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Commercial Information Circulars

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Ref : EIC 191/3

16 October 2012

Dear Sirs,

Commercial Information Circular No. 837/2012

Canada : Elimination of Tariffs on Certain Products

The Canadian Department of Finance (DoF) published in the Canada Gazette Part II (Vol. 146, No.21) of 10 October 2012 an "Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff, 2012-1 and a Related Order" (the Order). 

DETAILS

2. The Order eliminates/reduces the most-favoured-nation (MFN) rate of customs duty on certain palm oil flakes for use in the manufacture of food products; certain trays designed to hold discs for use in the manufacture of CD or DVD cases; certain fabric shells for use in the manufacture of duvets, comforters, featherbeds cushions or pillows (bed linens); certain crossing pieces for use with grooved or girder guard rail; and certain chassis and motors for use in the manufacture of ambulances. It also amends the description of goods of certain tariff items.

3. For details, please refer to the Order and DoF's related press release respectively at: http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-10-10/html/sor-dors197-eng.html and http://www.fin.gc.ca/n12/12-121-eng.asp respectively.

ENQUIRIES

4. For enquiries concerning this circular, please contact the undersigned at telephone number 2398 5682.

Yours faithfully,




(Miss Cindy LAU)

for Director-General of Trade and Industry





Note : While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the above information, the Department cannot guarantee this to be so and will not be held liable for any reliance placed on the same.