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Chapter 39 was published to streamline the requirements for the following HS codes. 39.03.11 - Polystyrene: Expansible 39.03.19 - Polystyrene: Other 39.03.20 - Styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers 39.03.30 - Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) copolymers 39.03.90 - Other 39.05.12 - Poly(vinyl acetate): In aqueous dispersion 39.05.19 - Poly(vinyl acetate): Other 39.05.21 - Vinyl acetate copolymers: In aqueous dispersion 39.05.29 - Vinyl acetate copolymers: Other

The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-009) - Update We are now able to process outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway. _________________________________________________

The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-009). We are currently unable to process outbound data for clients using the Customs Internet Gateway. There is no ETA. _________________________________________________

Members may be interested in the following, published on 4 February 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Canadian International Trade Tribunal, made a determination (File No. PR-2011-041) on January 24, 2012, with respect to a complaint filed by FreeBalance Inc. (FreeBalance), of Ottawa, Ontario, pursuant to subsection 30.11(1) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, R.S.C. 1985 (4th Supp.), c. 47, concerning a procurement (Solicitation No. 1000299304) by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

The following is excerpted from a 3 February 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today met with business leaders from a variety of sectors of the Canadian economy for a pre-budget consultation and to discuss the benefits to businesses and workers of a Canada-EU trade agreement.

The following is excerpted from a 3 February 2012 release by Statistics Canada. Employment was virtually unchanged in January, and the unemployment rate edged up 0.1 percentage points to 7.6% as more people searched for work. Compared with 12 months earlier, employment rose by 129,000 (+0.7%), with most of the growth occurring in the first six months of this period. This release is available in its entirety at:

We are pleased to announce that the CCS (US) designation has been added to the list of designations for CTCS (Certified Trade Compliance Specialist) grandfathering. Currently, the CTCS designation recognizes the existing expertise of those who hold the CCS, PFF, CITT, CITP and CCS (US) designations. Grandfathering, available until March 31, 2012, means that one can attain the CTCS designation without the requirement of enrolling in the CTCS program of study.

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Customs Notice 12-004, Closing of the Pacific Regional Recourse Office http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn12-004-eng.html _________________________________________________

Appeal No. Appeal Name Act AP-2009-014 Transport Desgagnés Inc. Customs Act AP-2010-033 AP-2010-042 Contech Holdings Canada Inc. Customs Act AP-2010-046 VGI Village Green Imports Customs Act AP-2010-066 CE Franklin Ltd. Customs Act AP-2010-068 6572243 Canada Ltd. o/a Kwality Imports Customs Act AP-2011-008 Jockey Canada Company Customs Act

The following is excerpted from a 3 February 2012 news release by The Conference Board of Canada. The Canadian labour market took a break in January as job creation stalled. Relative to December, employment was virtually unchanged, with the economy adding a mere 2,300 jobs. This small gain was not enough to keep the unemployment rate from edging up 0.1 percentage point to 7.6 per cent. These latest results were not surprising—The Conference Board of Canada’s Help-Wanted Index had pointed to soft job creation in the near term.

The Department of Finance announced today that Canada’s official international reserves increased by an amount equivalent to US$557 million during January to US$66,376 million. Details on the level and composition of Canada’s reserves as of January 31, 2012, as well as the major factors underlying the change in reserves, are provided below. All figures are in millions of US dollars unless otherwise noted. This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 31 January 2012 edition of Reuters Canada. Canada's economy unexpectedly shrank in November for the first time since May, setting the stage for lackluster fourth-quarter growth and a sluggish start to 2012. Oil and gas production slid in the month, outweighing gains in manufacturing and most services industries to trigger a 0.1 percent contraction of gross domestic product, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday. The economy grew 2 percent compared with a year earlier. This article is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from a 2 February 2012 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today concluded a visit to Israel and the West Bank that featured meetings with high-level officials as well as banking and business leaders from the region. “This visit has been an invaluable opportunity to share perspectives on issues of mutual interest, including trade and investment, as well as innovative approaches to support research and development and venture capital,” said Minister Flaherty.

The following is from the 3 February 2012 edition of Reuters Canada. The Canadian dollar reversed early losses to hit a session peak against its U.S. counterpart on Friday after data showed the American economy added far more jobs than the market expected. Shortly after the report, the Canadian dollar rose to C$0.9980, or US$1.0020. It had earlier hit a session low of C$1.0034 following soft Canadian jobs data. Canada's currency finished at C$0.9996, or US$1.0004, on Thursday. _________________________________________________

The following is from the 3 February 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. Illegal fungicide found in domestic juice as well, but no recall planned The Food and Drug Administration blocked more shipments of orange juice from entering the U.S. and found traces of an illegal fungicide in domestic juice.

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Memorandum D2-6-7, Goods, Currency and Monetary Instruments Detained by the CBSA or Abandoned to the Crown – Use of Form BSF241, Non-Monetary General Receipt http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d2/d2-6-7-eng.html _________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 2 February 2012 news release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Canadian dairy farmers will grow their businesses through increased market opportunities with new support from the Harper Government. Parliamentary Secretary Pierre Lemieux, on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced today an investment of nearly $1.3 million at the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) annual policy conference in Ottawa.

The following is from the 3 February 2012 edition of American Shipper. The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) each passed a resolution calling for an open border with Canada that provides reciprocal bilateral wheat trade. Under a December 2011 law, which still faces some legal challenges, the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) will lose its grain marketing monopoly Aug. 1, allowing western Canadian farmers to sell their wheat and barley in the open market.

E646, Customs Self Assessment - Importer Application - Part 1 Form has been updated and is available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e646-eng.pdf _________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 2 February 2012 news release by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has introduced new requirements to prevent the introduction and spread of the Asian long-horned beetle, a pest that could seriously threaten Canada’s forests and trees.