CN 17-11, Processing requests under Section 60 of the Customs Act for a Re-determination, a further Re-determination or a Review by the President of the CBSA

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 09:58

1. This notice is to advise clients of changes affecting the way requests for re-determinations or further re-determinations under section 60 of the Customs Act (Act) are to be submitted and processed effective April 1, 2017.

2. Memorandum D11-6-7, “Importers’ Dispute Resolution Process for Origin, Tariff Classification, and Value for Duty of Imported Goods”, dated October 9, 2008, has been superseded by Memorandum D11-6-7, “Request under Section 60 of the Customs Act for a Re-determination, a further Re-determination or a Review by the President of the Canada Border Services Agency".

3. Two key changes taking effect on April 1, 2017:

  • The special procedures to challenge a National Customs Ruling and other forms of CBSA policy by way of a Dual Authority (Dual Legislative Authority) B2 have been removed. The CBSA will no longer accept requests using a dual authority on form B2 where one of those authorities is section 60 of the Act. Accordingly, clients can only file a request under section 60 of the Act if they have received a notice under subsection 59(2) of the Act.  For instructions on how to submit requests, please consult memorandum D11-6-7.
  • All requests for re-determinations or further re-determinations or for a review by the President of the CBSA under section 60 of the Act are to be directed to a single address in Ottawa irrespective of the CBSA office that issued the decision:

By regular or registered mail, or by courier:
Recourse Directorate
Canada Border Services Agency
333 North River Rd, 11th floor Tower A
Ottawa ON
K1A 0L8

By facsimile to the attention of the Recourse Directorate, Trade Appeals and Litigation Division: 343-291-7239.

4. For enquiries or assistance with submitting your request, please continue to call the appropriate Trade Appeals Unit Manager:

  • If the CBSA decision being contested was issued in the Pacific Region, the Prairie Region or the Greater Toronto Area Region: 416-954-5621.
  • If the CBSA decision being contested was issued in the Southern Ontario Region, including Hamilton, Windsor, London and Fort Erie: 905-308-8529.
  • If the CBSA decision being contested was issued in the Northern Ontario Region, Quebec Region or Atlantic Region: 514-286-7879 ext. 7105.

5. For additional information, please contact the Recourse Policy Unit at Recourse_Policy-Recours_Politiques@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca  or consult the CBSA website.

This notice is available on the CBSA website:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn17-11-eng.html