23 June 2008

Frozen pork from the European Union as specified in the surtax order

This message applies to imports of frozen pork from the European Union falling under tariff item No. 0203.29.000 of the Custom Tariff.

The purpose of this message is to inform you that the 2008-2009 tariff rate quota (TRQ) for frozen pork from the European Union will be accessible on Thursday July 3, 2008, at 12:00hrs EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) (noon). Any applications submitted prior to 12:00 hrs EST on Thursday July 3 rd will be rejected.

Under the European Union Surtax Order, the TRQ level established for frozen pork, for the twelve month period August 1, 2008 to July 31, 2009 is 2,970,000 kilograms. It covers imports originating in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Federal Republic of Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden or the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Applications are permitted for shipments that will enter Canada on or after August 1, 2008.

Any questions regarding the TRQ for frozen pork from the European Union may be directed to Guy Giroux at 613- 944-1742 or email: [email protected] or Eric Conlon at 613-944-0777 or email:[email protected].