Canadian Government Notices for Dec 19-20
The Government of Canada issued the following trade-related notices for Dec 19-20, 2011 (note that some will also be given separate headlines):
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- Jan 1 tariff changes. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) has issued a notice to inform importers of tariff number changes in certain regulations and import permit requests due to the January 1, 2012 WCO-recommended changes to the Harmonized System and resulting changes to Canada’s Customs Tariff Schedule. (here)
- Produce inspection fee. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments by Feb. 16, 2012 on a user fee and service standard proposal for Destination Inspection Service, a quality-based inspection of fresh fruits and vegetables that helps settles disputes, primarily between sellers and purchasers. The proposal sets out a new set of fees and standards that would be introduced on April 1, 2012. (here)
- CFIA penalties, license suspensions, refused entry. CFIA has updated its webpages on monetary penalties; license suspensions and cancellations; and food shipments refused entry. (here) (here) (here)
- Slaughter horses. CFIA is reminding transporters and importers that as of January 1, 2012, all shipments of feeder and slaughter horses entering Canada from the U.S. by ground transportation will be required to proceed through designated ports of entry, and shipments will only be accepted during regular hours. (here)
- Food safety. Health Canada has released its final report on the action it has taken to respond to the recommendations of an independent investigator on food safety and the 2008 Listeriosis Outbreak. (here)
- Natural health products. Health Canada has announced changes to the classification of ten naturally sourced ingredients making them eligible for inclusion in natural health products. The ten ingredients, which had previously been restricted to products available by prescription, include minerals, oils and salts. (here)
- Milk protein substances TRQ. DFAIT is informing industry that quantities of tariff rate quota (TRQ) for milk protein substances (MPS) with a milk protein content of 85% or more by weight, calculated on the dry matter, that do not originate in a NAFTA country, Chile, Costa Rica, or Israel for a certain period have become available. (here)
- Export Control List amendments. DFAIT states that on December 16, 2011, the Government of Canada finalized the regulatory process to amend the Export Control List. A copy of the regulation and the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement will be published on the Canada Gazette website after January 4, 2012. (here)
- AD/CV measures in force. The Canada Border Services Agency updated its list of goods currently subject to measures under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) and their relevant countries of origin or export. (here)
- NAFTA textile/apparel TPL utilization. DFAIT updated the NAFTA textile and apparel tariff preference level utilization rate. (here)
- Cocaine in sunflower bottles. CBSA announced that officers at the Port of Montreal recently seized 310 kilograms of cocaine concealed in sunflower oil bottles. (here)
- Product recalls. Naturalizer "Dare" Women's dress shoes manufactured in China (here). Princess the White Collection Velvet Necklace with Heart Rhinestone Pendant manufactured in China (here)