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Tariff elimination on manufacturing inputs, machinery and equipment. In its Budget 2010 the Canadian Government proposes to eliminate the remaining tariffs on manufacturing inputs and machinery and equipment. More...

Upcoming changes to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System. Changes to the penalty amounts and structures, elimination of most penalties based on the value for duty. More...

IATA's January statistics show further improvement in air transport demand. The strongest upturns are in markets where the economic recovery has been strongest. More...

Canada reaches air transport agreements with Tunisia and Ethiopia. The agreements will provide flexibility for airlines to operate flights, set rates. More...

Company fined for export of hazardous waste without a permit. The case is a reminder to all traders of the importance and complexity of compliance. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• Customs Notice CN10-002 Key Changes to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) Regime as a Result of the AMPS Fundamental Review.
• DFAIT - EICB 2010 Turkey Quota Holders' List.
• CFIA Aquatic Animal Health Export Policy Framework.
• CFIA - New requirements for tomatoes entering Canada from countries infested with tomato leafminer.
• CFIA Risk Management Document RMD-10-26 Pest Risk Management Document - Tuta absoluta (tomato leaf miner moth; South American tomato moth)
• CFIA Directive D-10-01 General Import Requirements for Fresh Peppers and Tomatoes from the World.
• CFIA Directive D-01-04 Plant protection import and domestic movement requirements for barberry (Berberis, Mahoberberis and Mahonia spp.) under the Canadian Barberry Certification Program.
• CFIA Directive D-07-05 Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction and spread of the hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae Annand) from the United States and within Canada.
• Proposed Order Amending Schedule I to the Hazardous Products Act (Surface Coating Materials). (Health Canada)
• Health Canada recommends stricter safety standards for playpen accessories.
• CITT Interim Review No. RD-2009-004 Certain Fasteners. Tribunal will not conduct an interim review concerning certain drywall screws.
• U.S. CBP Notice To Carriers of Bonded Merchandise.
• U.S. CBP new/updated informed compliance publications:
  - Ball Bearings
  - Base Metal Mountings and Fittings
  - Button, Snap Fasteners, Slide Fasteners and Similar Articles
  - Diodes, Transistors & Similar Semiconductor Devices
  - Household Articles of Base Metal
  - Internal Combustion Piston Engines
  - Locks of Base Metal
  - Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and Electronic Organizers
  - Turbojets, Turbopropellers and Other Gas Turbines, (HTSUS 8411) and Parts Thereof