C47 – Application for Vessel Temporary Admission to the Coasting Trade of Canada
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Pursuant to the Coasting Trade Act, December 1, 1992, and P.C. 1990-939 Vessel Duties Reduction or Removal Regulations
Questions concerning the customs process should be directed to:
Canada Border Border Services
Commercial Registration Unit
191 Laurier Ave. W., 12th Floor
Ottawa ON K1A 0L8
Fax: (613) 946-0242
E-mail: coastingtrade-cabotage@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Questions concerning the Canadian Transportation Agency's process should be directed to:
Canadian Transportation Agency
Rail and Marine Determinations Division
15 Eddy Street
Gatineau QC K1A 0N9
Telephone: (819) 997-8354
Fax: (819) 934-0631
E-mail: maritime@cta-otc.gc.ca
website: www.otc-cta.gc.ca
Please provide the following details and attach your summary of the request for vessel temporary importation (print or type).
1. Characteristics of vessel
- (a) Name of vessel
- (b) Country of Registry
- (c) Category/Type vessel
- (d) Gross register tonnage
- (e) Deadweight tonnage capacity
- (f) Summer draft
- (g) Passenger berth capacity (cruise ship)
2. Complete description of the proposed engagement/operation
- (a) Geographical location(s) including origin, destination, and all points/ports to be served
- (b) Details of cargo (including tonnage) or other marine activity
- Summer draft
- (c) Number of passengers (excursion)
- (d) Special characteristics or requirements
- (e) CBSA office of importation
- (f) CBSA office of accounting
- (g) Period for which permission is required (maximum 12 months)
- (h) Starting date
- (i) Completion date
3. Details of the Importer
- (a) Legal Entity Name of Importer and Address
- (b) Operating Name of Business
4. Details of the Canadian applicant/broker/agent
- (a) Company Name and Address
Postal code - (b) Telephone No.
- (c) Fax No.
- (d) E-mail address
- (e) Signature of applicant or authorized representative
- (f) Date
- (g) Name of Applicant of Authorized Representative
Guidelines for Completing an Application for Vessel Temporary Admission to the Coasting Trade of Canada - Coasting Trade Licence Required, Pursuant to the Coasting Trade Act and the Vessels Duties Reduction or Removal Regulations
All vessels entering Canada, including Canadian vessels are subject to the provisions of the Customs Tariff. In addition, foreign and non-duty paid vessels are subject to restrictions contained in the Coasting Trade Act. The Act reserves the coasting trade to Canadian ships and extends the jurisdiction of the coasting trade laws to include offshore development on the Canadian continental shelf. It also includes all commercial marine activities in addition to the carriage of passengers or goods. Foreign or non-duty paid vessels may temporarily enter the coasting trade on payment of duty, where it can be established that no suitable Canadian ship is available for a particular movement or service. There are some exceptions to the licence requirement, as outlined in section 3 of the Coasting Trade Act.
Coasting Trade Licence Request
1. Applications for vessel temporary importation must be made by a person resident in Canada.
2. Applications are to be sent to both the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The appropriate addresses and e-mails are indicated on the application form.
3. A covering letter should accompany the application for temporary importation setting out, in summary form, the intent of the request.
4. Application for a Coasting Trade Licence should be made using Form C47, Application for Vessel Temporary Admission to the Coasting Trade of Canada - Coasting Trade Licence Required, as far in advance as possible before the projected date of use of the vessel. This will allow reasonable time for completion of a proper search to determine whether a suitable Canadian vessel is, or can be, available for the work for which a vessel temporary importation is sought. Processing time may increase depending on the circumstances associated with the request.
Note: The Coasting Trade Act permits the CTA to request any such information and documentation as it deems necessary.
5. The determination of availability and suitability of a Canadian vessel is made by the CTA. The CTA subsequently confirms this determination in writing to the Minister of Public Safety. The actual granting of the coasting trade licence is done by the Canada Border Services Agency on behalf of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
6. However, before the applicant may commence the operations as set out in the letter of authorization issued by the CBSA Commercial Registration Unit, Commercial Operations Division, the applicant must obtain the actual Coasting Trade Licence.
7. To obtain the Coasting Trade Licence, the applicant will be required to present to the CBSA office specified in the application and named in the letter of authorization, the following:
- (a) a copy of the letter of authorization;
- (b) satisfactory evidence that applicable duties and taxes are accounted for; and
- (c) satisfactory evidence in the form of a S.I.C. 10 survey document or letter of compliance from the Marine Safety Branch of Transport Canada that states that all the ship's certificates and documents are in order, and that the ship meets Canadian safety and ship source pollution prevention requirements, which may be applicable to that ship.
Vessel Duties and Taxes
8. The tariff classification and origin of the goods as outlined in the Customs Tariff, determines the applicable rate of duty.
9. For certainty regarding the tariff classification or origin of a product, importers may request a binding advance ruling. Details on how to make such a request are found in CBSA Memoranda D11-11-3, Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification and D11-4-16, Advance Rulings for Origin Under Free Trade Agreements. The CBSA also offer binding rulings on non-FTA origin and the valuation of goods; please see Memorandum D11-11-1, National Customs Rulings.
Completion of Form C47, Please provide the following details and attach your summary of the request for vessel temporary importation (print or type).
1. Vessel Characteristics
- (a) Name of the vessel
- (b) Country of registry
- (c) Category and type of vessel;
- (d) Gross register tonnage
- (e) Deadweight tonnage capacity
- (f) Summer draft
- (g) Passenger Berth capacity (cruise ship)
2. Complete Description of the Proposed Engagement/ Operation
- (a) Geographical location(s), origin, and destination, and all points/ports to be served
- (b) Details of cargo (including tonnage) or description of other marine activity
- (c) Number of passengers (for excursions) or the number of berths (cruise ships)
- (d) Special characteristics or requirements
- (e) The CBSA office of importation (This is the office where the vessel is reported to the CBSA and where all documents are presented for verification or scrutiny)
- (f) The CBSA office of accounting (This is the office where duties and taxes will be accounted for.)
- (g) Period for which permission is required (maximum 12 months):
- (h) Starting date
- (i) Completion date
3. Details of the Importer
- (a) Legal Entity Name of Importer and Address (This is the name under which the importer is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency)
- (b) Operating Name (This is the name under which the company operates if different from the legal entity)
4. Details of the Canadian Applicant/Broker/Agent
- (a) Company Name and Address
- (b) Telephone Number
- (c) Fax Number
- (d) E-mail address
- (e) Signature of applicant or authorized representative
- (f) Date
- (g) Name (Please type or print) (This is the name of the applicant or the authorized representative who is signing the application.)
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