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TARIFF AUTHORITY [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Courts
- Foreign Trade
- Customs and Excise
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian International Trade Tribunal
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20International%20Trade%20Tribunal
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CITT 2, record 1, English, CITT
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Import Tribunal 3, record 1, English, Canadian%20Import%20Tribunal
former designation, correct, see observation
- Anti-Dumping Tribunal 4, record 1, English, Anti%2DDumping%20Tribunal
former designation, correct, see observation, Canada
- Tariff Board 5, record 1, English, Tariff%20Board
former designation, correct, see observation, Canada
- Textile and Clothing Board 6, record 1, English, Textile%20and%20Clothing%20Board
former designation, correct, see observation, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The main quasi-judicial institution in Canada's trade remedy system with authority to : conduct inquiries into whether dumped or subsidized imports have caused, or are threatening to cause, material injury to a domestic industry; hear appeals of decisions of the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency made under the Customs Act, the Excise Tax Act and the Special Import Measures Act; conduct inquiries and provide advice on such economic, trade and tariff issues as are referred to the Tribunal by the Governor in Council or the Minister of Finance; conduct inquiries into complaints by potential suppliers concerning procurement by the federal government that is covered by the North American Free Trade Agreement, the Agreement on Internal Trade and the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement; conduct safeguard inquiries into complaints by domestic producers that increased imports are causing, or threatening to cause, serious injury to domestic producers; and conduct investigations into requests from Canadian producers for tariff relief on imported textile that they use in their production operations. 7, record 1, English, - Canadian%20International%20Trade%20Tribunal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) became operational on December 31, 1988. It has replaced the Canadian Import Tribunal, the Tariff Board and the Textile and Clothing Board ... 8, record 1, English, - Canadian%20International%20Trade%20Tribunal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In 1984, the Anti-Dumping Tribunal changes its name to Canadian Import Tribunal. 4, record 1, English, - Canadian%20International%20Trade%20Tribunal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Legal title, applied title and abbreviation for the purpose of the Federal Identity program. 9, record 1, English, - Canadian%20International%20Trade%20Tribunal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Tribunaux
- Commerce extérieur
- Douanes et accise
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Tribunal canadien du commerce extérieur
1, record 1, French, Tribunal%20canadien%20du%20commerce%20ext%C3%A9rieur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TCCE 2, record 1, French, TCCE
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Tribunal canadien des importations 3, record 1, French, Tribunal%20canadien%20des%20importations
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun
- Tribunal antidumping 4, record 1, French, Tribunal%20antidumping
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
- Commission du tarif 5, record 1, French, Commission%20du%20tarif
former designation, correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
- Commission du textile et du vêtement 6, record 1, French, Commission%20du%20textile%20et%20du%20v%C3%AAtement
former designation, correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organisme quasi judiciaire qui est l'intervenant clé du mécanisme de recours commerciaux du Canada ayant autorité pour : mener des enquêtes afin de déterminer si l'importation de produits sous-évalués ou subventionnés cause, ou menace de causer, un dommage sensible à une branche de production nationale; entendre les appels interjetés à l'égard de décisions rendues par l'Agence des douanes et du revenu du Canada aux termes de la Loi sur les douanes, de la Loi sur la taxe d'accise et de la Loi sur les mesures spéciales d'importation; faire enquête et donner son avis sur des questions économiques, commerciales ou tarifaires dont le gouverneur en conseil ou le ministre des Finances saisit le Tribunal; examiner les plaintes déposées par des fournisseurs potentiels concernant les marchés publics du gouvernement fédéral visés par l'Accord de libre-échange nord-américain, l'Accord sur le commerce intérieur et l'Accord sur les marchés publics de l'Organisation mondiale du commerce; mener des enquêtes sur les mesures de sauvegarde relativement aux plaintes déposées par des producteurs nationaux qui soutiennent que l'augmentation des importations leur cause, ou menace de leur causer, un dommage grave; enquêter sur des demandes présentées par les producteurs canadiens qui souhaitent obtenir des allégements tarifaires sur des intrants textiles importés aux fins de production. 7, record 1, French, - Tribunal%20canadien%20du%20commerce%20ext%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Tribunal canadien du commerce extérieur (TCCE) est en place depuis le 31 décembre 1988. Il remplace le Tribunal canadien des importations, la Commission du tarif et la Commission du textile et du vêtement [...] 8, record 1, French, - Tribunal%20canadien%20du%20commerce%20ext%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En 1984, le Tribunal antidumping change son nom à Tribunal canadien des importations. 4, record 1, French, - Tribunal%20canadien%20du%20commerce%20ext%C3%A9rieur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Appellation légale, titre d'usage et abréviation aux fins d'usage du Programme de coordination de l'image de marque. 9, record 1, French, - Tribunal%20canadien%20du%20commerce%20ext%C3%A9rieur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Tribunales
- Comercio exterior
- Aduana e impuestos internos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Tribunal Canadiense de Comercio Exterior
1, record 1, Spanish, Tribunal%20Canadiense%20de%20Comercio%20Exterior
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tribunal responsable de las decisiones respecto de si las importaciones objeto de dumping o subvenciones consideradas en las investigaciones de [La Agencia Canadiense de Aduanas y Administración] causan daño o amenazan de daño a la industria local. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Tribunal%20Canadiense%20de%20Comercio%20Exterior
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-11-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Customs and Excise
- Foreign Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- declaration of origin
1, record 2, English, declaration%20of%20origin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- origin declaration 2, record 2, English, origin%20declaration
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A written declaration of origin can take many forms, for instance: a statement on company letterhead, a statement on a commercial invoice, or a formal certificate of origin. While no official form is required in order to declare origin under the United States - Chile Free Trade Agreement, a list of required data elements has been issued by the National Customs Service of Chile. 3, record 2, English, - declaration%20of%20origin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A claim that goods shall be accepted as eligible for Common Market tariff treatment shall be supported by appropriate documentary evidence of origin and consignment. The evidence of origin shall consist of either(a) a declaration of origin completed by the last producer of the goods within the Common Market, together with a supplementary declaration completed by the exporter in cases where the producer is not himself or by his agent the exporter of the goods; or b) a certificate given by a governmental authority or authorized body nominated by the exploring Member State... 4, record 2, English, - declaration%20of%20origin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Declarations or certifications of origin on commercial invoices or on specific forms should be required only where this is essential for the proper application of trade policy measures or for the prevention of fraud. When such declarations or certificates are deemed indispensable, the competent authority should apply a simple measure that provides the minimum of control considered as sufficient for the particular case. Preferably, an exporter’s declaration of origin on the commercial invoice should be accepted. 5, record 2, English, - declaration%20of%20origin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Douanes et accise
- Commerce extérieur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- déclaration d'origine
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9claration%20d%27origine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] lorsque le bénéfice du tarif de préférence général, du tarif des pays antillais du Commonwealth ou du tarif des pays les moins développés est demandé pour des marchandises, leur importateur ou leur propriétaire doit, à titre de justifications de l'origine, [...] fournir à l'agent [...] l'un des documents suivants : a) le formulaire réglementaire, rempli en français ou en anglais et signé par l'exportateur dans le pays bénéficiaire en cause; b) la déclaration d'origine de l'exportateur en la forme prévue à l'annexe, remplie en français ou en anglais et signée par l'exportateur dans le pays bénéficiaire en cause. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9claration%20d%27origine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aduana e impuestos internos
- Comercio exterior
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- declaración de origen
1, record 2, Spanish, declaraci%C3%B3n%20de%20origen
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un exportador o un productor que haya llenado y firmado un certificado o una declaración de origen y tenga razones para creer que ese certificado o declaración contiene información incorrecta, debe comunicar sin demora y por escrito, cualquier cambio que pudiera afectar la exactitud o validez del certificado o declaración a todas las personas a quienes se les hubiere entregado así como, de conformidad con la legislación de la Parte de que se trate, a la autoridad competente de la Parte exportadora. 2, record 2, Spanish, - declaraci%C3%B3n%20de%20origen
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
El certificado de origen que ampare un bien que se importe bajo trato arancelario preferencial, deberá presentarse en el formato que se incluye en la resolución por la que se dan a conocer los formatos de certificado y declaración de origen. 3, record 2, Spanish, - declaraci%C3%B3n%20de%20origen
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-02-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Laws and Legal Documents
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Treasury Board Regulation
1, record 3, English, Treasury%20Board%20Regulation
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A regulation is an order, rule, form, tariff of costs or fees, proclamation, letters patent, commission, warrant, bylaw or other instrument enacted in execution of a power conferred under an Act, or by or under the authority of the Lieutenant Governor. A Treasury Board Regulation is a regulation enacted by Treasury Board in execution of a power conferred under an Act. 1, record 3, English, - Treasury%20Board%20Regulation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Lois et documents juridiques fédéraux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Treasury Board Regulation
1, record 3, French, Treasury%20Board%20Regulation
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- règlement du Conseil du Trésor
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-11-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
- Ship Piloting
- Pricing (Water Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Laurentian Pilotage Authority Pilot Boat Tariff Regulations, 1997
1, record 4, English, Laurentian%20Pilotage%20Authority%20Pilot%20Boat%20Tariff%20Regulations%2C%201997
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Laurentian Pilotage Authority Pilot Boat Tariff Regulations 1, record 4, English, Laurentian%20Pilotage%20Authority%20Pilot%20Boat%20Tariff%20Regulations
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pursuant to the Pilotage Act, repeal Laurentian Pilotage Authority Pilot Boat Tariff Regulations, January 1, 1997. 1, record 4, English, - Laurentian%20Pilotage%20Authority%20Pilot%20Boat%20Tariff%20Regulations%2C%201997
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
- Pilotage des navires
- Tarification (Transport par eau)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Règlement de l'Administration de pilotage des Laurentides sur les tarifs des droits à payer pour l'usage de bateaux-pilotes, 1997
1, record 4, French, R%C3%A8glement%20de%20l%27Administration%20de%20pilotage%20des%20Laurentides%20sur%20les%20tarifs%20des%20droits%20%C3%A0%20payer%20pour%20l%27usage%20de%20bateaux%2Dpilotes%2C%201997
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Règlement de l'Administration de pilotage des Laurentides sur les tarifs des droits à payer pour l'usage de bateaux-pilotes 1, record 4, French, R%C3%A8glement%20de%20l%27Administration%20de%20pilotage%20des%20Laurentides%20sur%20les%20tarifs%20des%20droits%20%C3%A0%20payer%20pour%20l%27usage%20de%20bateaux%2Dpilotes
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En vertu de la Loi sur le pilotage, abroge le Règlement de l'Administration de pilotage des Laurentides sur les tarifs des droits à payer pour l'usage de bateaux-pilotes, le 1er janvier 1997. 1, record 4, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20de%20l%27Administration%20de%20pilotage%20des%20Laurentides%20sur%20les%20tarifs%20des%20droits%20%C3%A0%20payer%20pour%20l%27usage%20de%20bateaux%2Dpilotes%2C%201997
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- alternative tariff
1, record 5, English, alternative%20tariff
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tariff containing two or more rates from and to the same points, on the same goods, with authority to use the one that produces the lowest charge. 1, record 5, English, - alternative%20tariff
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tarif variable
1, record 5, French, tarif%20variable
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- tarifa alternativa
1, record 5, Spanish, tarifa%20alternativa
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-02-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pricing (Rail Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tariff authority 1, record 6, English, tariff%20authority
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The tariff or other schedule referred to in support of statement and containing rate or regulation applicable to specific traffic. 1, record 6, English, - tariff%20authority
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tarification (Transport par rail)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- référence tarifaire
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20tarifaire
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tarif ou autre barème auquel il est fait référence pour justifier un relevé de compte, et qui contient les prix ou les règles applicables à un trafic particulier. 1, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence%20tarifaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1987-01-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Water Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Report and Recommendation of the Water Transport Committee of the Canadian Transport Commission in the matter of the proposed tariff of pilotage charges published by the Laurentian Pilotage Authority on January 29, 1985
1, record 7, English, Report%20and%20Recommendation%20of%20the%20Water%20Transport%20Committee%20of%20the%20Canadian%20Transport%20Commission%20in%20the%20matter%20of%20the%20proposed%20tariff%20of%20pilotage%20charges%20published%20by%20the%20Laurentian%20Pilotage%20Authority%20on%20January%2029%2C%201985
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Transport par eau
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Rapport et recommandation du Comité des transports par eau de la Commission canadienne des transports relativement au projet de tarif des droits de pilotage publié par l'Administration de pilotage des Laurentides le 29 janvier 1985
1, record 7, French, Rapport%20et%20recommandation%20du%20Comit%C3%A9%20des%20transports%20par%20eau%20de%20la%20Commission%20canadienne%20des%20transports%20relativement%20au%20projet%20de%20tarif%20des%20droits%20de%20pilotage%20publi%C3%A9%20par%20l%27Administration%20de%20pilotage%20des%20Laurentides%20le%2029%20janvier%201985
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1987-01-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Decision of the Water Transport Committee of the Canadian Transport Commission in the matter of the proposed tariff of pilotage charges published by the Laurentian Pilotage Authority on January 29, 1985
1, record 8, English, Decision%20of%20the%20Water%20Transport%20Committee%20of%20the%20Canadian%20Transport%20Commission%20in%20the%20matter%20of%20the%20proposed%20tariff%20of%20pilotage%20charges%20published%20by%20the%20Laurentian%20Pilotage%20Authority%20on%20January%2029%2C%201985
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Décision du Comité des transports par eau de la Commission canadienne des transports relativement au projet de tarif des droits de pilotage publié par l'Administration de pilotage des Laurentides, le 29 janvier 1985
1, record 8, French, D%C3%A9cision%20du%20Comit%C3%A9%20des%20transports%20par%20eau%20de%20la%20Commission%20canadienne%20des%20transports%20relativement%20au%20projet%20de%20tarif%20des%20droits%20de%20pilotage%20publi%C3%A9%20par%20l%27Administration%20de%20pilotage%20des%20Laurentides%2C%20le%2029%20janvier%201985
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- protective services 1, record 9, English, protective%20services
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Services rendered en route, such as refrigeration, icing, salting, heating, etc., for which charges and allowances are made by tariff authority. 1, record 9, English, - protective%20services
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- soins de route
1, record 9, French, soins%20de%20route
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- mesures de conservation 1, record 9, French, mesures%20de%20conservation
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] il [le chemin de fer] doit observer les «mesures et précautions habituellement prises pour assurer le transport et la conservation» des objets transportés. 1, record 9, French, - soins%20de%20route
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1980-11-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Pricing (Water Transport)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- clearance date 1, record 10, English, clearance%20date
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Authority and the Corporation may annually designate a date certain to be known as a clearance date for the Montreal-Lake Ontario section of the seaway, after which no vessel will be permitted to transit unless it pays the operational surcharge set forth in the Tariff of tolls. 1, record 10, English, - clearance%20date
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Tarification (Transport par eau)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- date du permis de transiter 1, record 10, French, date%20du%20permis%20de%20transiter
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent fourni par un agent d'information de la Voie maritime. 1, record 10, French, - date%20du%20permis%20de%20transiter
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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