FIATA - NEW LICENSE TO BE REQUESTED IN ARGENTINA - DECLARACION JURADA ANTICIPADA DE IMPORTACION (DJAI)
According to new import customs regulations in Argentina (AFIP RG 3252), a new license, the DJAI has to be requested for shipments conducted by Air, Sea or Truck with transport documents dated after 31st of January 2012.
This essentially means that AWB or B/L dated 31.1.2012 are not allowed to be imported as importers must have previously requested and authorized the new DJAI special import license For exporters wanting to ship to Argentina on February 1st 2012, they must make sure that the importer has the new DJAI on hand.
If cargo arrives into Argentina and the DJAI license is not presented, the imported cargo must be "reshipped." For more information regarding the new DJAI license please visit: http://www.afip.gob.ar/djai/ (Spanish only)
STRENGTHENING MEASURES TO PROTECT CANADA FROM THE ASIAN LONG-HORNED BEETLE
OTTAWA, February 2, 2012: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has introduced new requirements to prevent the introduction and spread of the Asian long-horned beetle, a pest that could seriously threaten Canada's forests and trees.
"The Government of Canada is committed to protecting Canada's plant resource base. This is another step towards protecting Canada's environment, forests and agricultural resources from harmful pests," said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. "These new restrictions build on existing controls and are expected to lead to the eventual eradication of this pest in Canada."
Under the new rules, logs and dried branches of host trees, and firewood of all species, cannot be imported from areas of the United States where this beetle is present. Logs of host trees and firewood of all species cannot be moved from the regulated area located within the Greater Toronto Area. In Canada, this beetle has only been found in the Greater Toronto Area where it was last detected in 2007.
Lumber, wood and bark chips from tree species targeted by Asian long-horned beetles must be certified to be free of the insect when imported from the areas in the United States where this beetle is present or when moved out of the regulated area located within the Greater Toronto Area.
Trees affected by the Asian long-horned beetle include birch, elm, hackberry, horsechestnut, maple, mountain ash, plane (sycamore), poplar, white silk and willow.
For more information on these new restrictions and Canada's efforts to combat harmful insects, please visit www.inspection.gc.ca/pests.
HUNGARIAN AIRLINE MALEV CEASE OPERATIONS
The BBC reports that the Hungarian national airline Malev has folded after its financial situation became unsustainable. It came after the European Commission ordered Malev to repay various forms of state aid received from 2007 to 2010. A press release can be found on MALEV's website at: http://malev.hu/press_release_20120203.htm
It should be noted that Malev provides cargo handling for the following air carriers: Finnair, Hainan Airlines, AF-KLM, Alitalia, Korean Air, LOT Polish Airlines, CSA Czech Airlines, Egypt Air.
REMINDER - REVISED HIGH SECURITY SEAL STANDARD - ISO IS 17712:2010 EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2012
Effective March 1, 2012, the current International Organization for Standardization (ISO) mechanical seal standard (ISO / PAS 17712) will be replaced with a new ISO standard – ISO 17712:2010. The new standard has the following compliance requirements:
1) Testing to determine a seal's classification for physical strength (as barriers of entry);
2) Process auditing of the manufacturer's security-related business practices;
3) Testing (and PASS grade) of a seals ability to indicate evidence of tampering;
4) A new 18mm minimum width diameter for bolt seals.
The new seal standard requires documentation of compliance by properly accredited test laboratories or business process auditors, which must have ISO 17712 included in their scope of competence. Mechanical seals, which have not been certified as complying with the new compliance requirements after March 1, 2012, will not be accepted as ISO compliant seals.
Third Generation of the ISO 17712 - ISO 17712 (2010) was first published in September 2010 and included an 18-month transition period (to March 2012) to deal with technical issues. The new standard is the third generation of 17712. The first was a Publically Available Specification (PAS) published in 2003 and the second was a revision to PAS 17712 published in 2006. Each revision builds on previous requirements.
We encourage you to utilize any existing seals already in stock and to carefully plan future seal purchases to ensure that seals affixed to containers as of March 1, 2012 are compliant with ISO IS 17712:2010.
Benefits of the new seal standards include the reduced possibility of:
- Cargo theft or tampering;
- Unauthorized material being inserted into the container;
- Shipping delays that result when seals are missing or broken.
For more information please visit the World Customs Organization (WCO) website at www.wcoomd.org or contact the PIP program at [email protected]
NEW OOCL CHASSIS POLICY NEW YORK AND ROCHESTER
Effective April 1, 2012, OOCL will no longer provide chassis for import and export shipments to/from facilities within the New York, N.Y. metropolitan area and Rochester, N.Y. All motor carriers, either working as suppliers for OOCL or OOCL customers, must provide chassis for these shipments. Chassis usage fees for Merchant (CY) moves should be billed by the motor carrier directly to their customer. Motor carriers are encouraged to execute interchange agreements with chassis providers as soon as possible to ensure a smooth transition. If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact your local OOCL Sales or Customer Service representative.
ATLANTIC CONTAINER LINE TO STOP PROVIDING CHASSIS IN BALITMORE, HOUSTON, NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
Atlantic Container Line (ACL) has announced that it will cease supplying chassis for merchant haulage moves in the Baltimore, Houston, and New York/New Jersey areas, effective April 1, 2012.
The Grimaldi Group carrier said that it has established EDI connections with specific operators for the transmission of the hauler's information and ACL's booking information (see the list here), but that merchant haulers may choose any local operator and are not limited to those with an EDI connection with the line.
CBSA NOTICE - IMPORTING NEW CANADIAN SPECIFICATION VEHICLES INTO CANADA
This notice is to clarify the border declaration procedure for new Canadian specification vehicles (Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) compliant) being imported into Canada from foreign countries, including the United States. More at:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn12-003-eng.html
CP REMINDER - U.S. CBP HS CODE REQUIREMENT FOR CANADIAN ORIGIN TRAFFIC TRANSITING THE US
Please be reminded that Harmonized Codes are required on shipping documents for all Canadian origin rail traffic transiting the United States to a third country. Typical traffic patterns governed by this requirement include Canada to Mexico; and Canada to a U.S. Marine Terminal for export overseas. Please add the Harmonized Code to the "N9" segment using a code value of "HS" followed by the number: "N9*HS*4401.10.31"
For multi commodity shipments please include all applicable HS Codes to your shipping instructions:
"N9*HS*4401.10.31"
"N9*HS*4402.11.10"
"N9*HS*etc.……….."
A link to the United States International Trade Commission HTS Online Reference Tool is as follows: http://hts.usitc.gov/
CANADA IMPOSES TOUGHER SANCTIONS ON IRAN
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird on Tuesday issued the following statement: "Canada continues to be increasingly concerned by the actions of the Iranian authorities. "Effective immediately, Canada is expanding existing sanctions against Iran. Five entities and three individuals are being added to the list of designated persons. They will join a long list of supporters and associates of the Iranian regime whose assets have been frozen.
More on the Press Release can be found here and here.
CANADA FURTHER EXPANDS SANCTIONS AGAINST SYRIA
On December 23, 2011 Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird announced new sanctions on Syrians Assad regime in response to its ongoing and escalating repression of Syrians:
Despite increased international condemnation, the senseless violence against the Syrian people continues to claim lives. Canada is therefore continuing to step up its pressure on the regime and those who support it by introducing additional targeted sanctions. These measures prohibit all imports, with the exception of food, from Syria; all new investment in Syria; and the export to Syria of equipment, including software, for the monitoring of telephone and Internet communications. Canada is also imposing an assets freeze and prohibiting economic dealings with additional individuals and entities associated with the Assad regime.
Full details at: http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=648979
REMINDER - SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TURKEY BECAME EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012
As a reminder effective January 1st 2012, the new requirements for inbound freight into Turkey came into effect and are as follows:
Advanced cargo declarations will be required for:
- Cargo imported into Turkey
- Cargo trans-shipped via a Turkish port
Advanced cargo declarations will not be required for FROB cargo (Foreign Cargo Remaining on Board), i.e. cargo which is discharged in a port outside Turkey after the vessel has called a Turkish port.
The requirement stipulates a difference between deep sea and short sea container traffic. Advanced manifest transmission deadlines will be as follows:
- Deep sea container traffic: 24 hours prior to loading at POL - Short sea container traffic: 2 hours prior to arrival at 1st Turkish POD
The new Turkish requirement is very similar to the European ENS and carriers will require accurate instructions a minimum of 48 to 72 hours prior to cut-off depending on the carrier. It should be noted that it is the carriers who are responsible for the timely submission of an "Entry Summary Declaration" 24 hours prior to loading and shippers will need to provide the following information:
- Shippers name and address
- Consignee's name and address and Tax ID (if available)
- Notify party's name and address if the consignee is "to order" and Tax ID (if available)
- Container number(s)
- Seal number(s)
- Gross weight of cargo
- Net weight of cargo
- Type of packaging
- Number of packages
- Full description of goods
- The first 4 (four) digits of the HS Code
- UN Code for Dangerous Goods when applicable
Shipping instructions must include all data elements required for ENS submission. It should also be noted that in the event of non-compliance, shipment delays and possible other penalties could be imposed for the account of the shipper. Carriers are also applying a "No Doc – No Load" policy. Furthermore shippers can expect to pay a related fee for the filing of the Entry Summary Declaration by the carriers.
Turkish Customs Authority published guidelines (Questions & Answers) regarding the new system. The document is posted on the CIFFA website here. |
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