Customs

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Canada - Legislation & Regulations

Access to Customs Delegation of Power Instruments 

Contains delegation instruments that the Minister of National Revenue has authorized and that relate to certain sections of the Customs Act and Customs Tariff where the Minister’s powers or duties, as specified, have been delegated to an officer or class of officers.

Access to Customs Regulations (CCRA)

Provides links to electronic copies of the Customs Regulations made under both the Customs Act and the Customs Tariff.

Customs Act (Department of Justice)

Legislation on the Department of Justice website:  Customs Tariff Act; Customs Tariff - Related Provisions;  Customs Tariff - Amendments Not in Force; Customs & Excise Offshore Application Act; Canada Customs & Revenue Agency Act; Canada Customs and Revenue Agency - Amendments Not in Force.

Customs Tariff (CCRA)

Most recent Customs Tariff (amendments included). Rates of duty included.

Custom Notices 

Are issued to inform clients about changes to customs programs and procedures. They are not intended as an ongoing reference.

D-memoranda (CCRA)

The D-Series Memoranda provides information on issues relating to the importation of goods into Canada.

General - Technical Publications (CCRA)

The Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) prepares various technical publications for importers, exporters, and their agents.

CITES

CITES

A wealth of information regarding the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Country Profiles

The World Factbook 2001

Contains up to date information regarding the climate, political information, and statistical information for an extensive number of countries.

Trade Conventions & Agreements
Trade Negotiations and Agreements – Regional and Bilateral Agreements 

This site provides links to Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations and Agreements NAFTA, FTAA, etc).

United States
US Customs Service

Explore the diverse information available at the US Customs Service site.

International

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Tariff Database

Tariff schedules, concessions, and prohibitions for APEC member economies.

World Customs Organization

The information compiled on the World Customs Organization’s site supports their mission of enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of worldwide Customs administrations.  Provides links to other Customs websites throughout the world.

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Tariff Database

Find tariff information for the APEC member economies. Tariff schedules, concessions, prohibitions are included. Free registration is required to search the database

International Customs Websites

Translation

AltaVista - World / Translate

Bi-directional translation from/to English from/to Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. You can enter text or a URL to be translated. Also will translate Russian to English.

FreeTranslation.com

Rather than doing word-for-word translating, this online translating service attempts to translate entire phrases.  Also translates Webpages.  Currently translates English to French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Norwegian and French, Spanish, and German to English.

Tools

John E. Reid & Associates - Investigator Tips

The Reid Association specializes in helping law enforcement professionals develop their investigative skills.  This section  provides investigators with tips on interrogation.

Valuations

see Valuation & Verification