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Importation of non-manufactured and non-propagative wood products from U.S. states where the Asian long-horned beetle (ALHB) (Anoplophora glabripennis) is known to occur (ie., Massachussetts, New Jersey, New York and Ohio). The CFIA just published a new policy directive, D-11-05, Phytosanitary requirements for non-manufactured and non-propagative wood products to prevent the introduction from the continental United States and spread within Canada of the Asian Long-horned Beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis (Motschulsky).

a) Chapter 16 was published to add the conditions for "Further processing" for the following HS Codes. 16.05.21 - Shrimps and prawns : Not in air tight container 16.05.29 - Shrimps and prawns : Other This created requirement version changes for the following HS Codes for the same end use. 16.05.10 - Crab 16.05.30 - Lobster 16.05.40 - Other crustaceans 16.05.51 - Molluscs : Oysters 16.05.52 - Molluscs : Scallops, including queen scallops 16.05.53 - Molluscs : Mussels

The following message is from CBSA (EDI12-005) Saturday, January 21st, 2012 CCS / CADEX Outage: Please be advised that due to scheduled maintenance, CCS/CADEX will be down from 05:00 to 05:30 (Eastern Time). CADEX and CUSDEC B3s and AO release queries transmitted to the CADEX system will be affected by this outage. Sunday, January 22nd, 2012 Full EDI Outage :

For your reading pleasure, please find attached the winter edition of our newsletter CBSA Today: Commercial News for Stakeholders. The newsletter will be made available shortly on the CBSA website. Should you wish to submit ideas for future editions or should you have any feedback about this edition, please let us know via email at [email protected]. Thank you. The BCCC Secretariat

The following is excerpted from a December 2011 report by The Conference Board of Canada. In an era of global value chains and vertical trade, conventional import–export data can distort the “real” trade picture. The Conference Board’s work on value-added trade helps address this issue, yielding some striking findings in the process. This report is available in its entirety at: http://www.conferenceboard.ca/e-library/abstract.aspx?did=4586

The following is from the 19 January 2012 edition of American Shipper. Establishment of new centers aimed at helping expedite the import process for specific industries will take a couple of years longer than originally announced, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The following is from the 18 January 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. Helps Moroun's argument that publicly owned U.S.-Canada bridge isn't needed The 2.5 percent year-over-year decline in truck traffic on the Ambassador Bridge in 2011 gives the bridge’s owner ammunition in his fight to stop the construction of a publicly owned crossing.

Members may be interested in comments that CSCB provided on the Red Tape Reduction in May 2011. The following is excerpted from an 18 January 2012 news release by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. Clearing the way for economic growth and job creation

Members may be interested in the following, published on 18 January 2012 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. 1. Under the Farm Products Agencies Act, Regulations Amending the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Quota Regulations, 1986. http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-01-18/html/sor-dors331-eng… 2. Under the Farm Products Agencies Act, , Regulations Amending the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency Quota Regulations, 1986.

The following message is from CBSA (EDI12-004) (on behalf of CFIA). Please note the changes that have been made to the attached list of HS codes subject to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements. If you have questions on these changes please contact the CFIA EDI hotline 613-773-5322 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Chapter 03 was published to add an OGD extension. 03.01.19.9049 - Other Ornamental species not listed (ornamental, live) This created requirement version changes for the following HS Codes. 03.01.11 - Ornamental fish: Freshwater 03.01.19.3256.84 - Glossogobius giuris - TSN 637376 - Tank goby (ornamental, live) 03.01.99 - Other live fish: Other Please check your requirement version number before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre.

Please be advised further changes (see below) have been made to the list of HS codes subject to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements. The CBSA website and ACROSS will be updated accordingly.

HS classification and its compliance implications have been recognized by the CSCB and CBSA as a priority for education and training. As a result of our shared recognition of its importance and our ongoing collaboration on this subject area, we are pleased to announce that Vancouver will be the site of a second CBSA/CSCB joint seminar on HS Classification.

The following is now available on the CBSA Web site: Customs Notice 12-001 , Mandatory Electronic Reporting Policy for Exporters http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn12-001-eng.html __________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 16 January 2012 announcement from the World Customs Organization. With the increase in the number of natural disasters, Customs administrations have been called to react more efficiently and effectively, by applying modern procedures to facilitate the rapid entry, exit and transit of disaster relief consignments, including relief personnel, needed to assist victims.

The ACROSS EDI release requests received report for December 2011 is available on the CSCB website at: https://new.cscb.ca/sites/default/files/repository/EDI_Report_Dec_2011… The national EDI percent was 94.1%. __________________________________________________

The following forms have been updated and are available on the CBSA website: K21, Cash Receipt http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/k21.pdf K23A, Invoice http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/k23a.pdf __________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 16 January 2012 news release by Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking input from stakeholders and the Canadian public on regulatory amendments related to wine labelling. The regulatory amendments will allow wine manufacturers to display mandatory labelling information on any part of the surface of the wine container, excluding its top and bottom, provided that it can all be seen without having to turn the container... This release is available in its entirety at:

The following is excerpted from the 16 January 2011 edition of Reuters Canada. The government will avoid bringing down an austerity budget this year, because of tough economic times globally, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said on Monday. Canadians have been taken aback by what has happened to Greece, Italy and Portugal, and the downgrading of France's credit-rating, Flaherty told CTV television... This article is available in its entirety at:

Members may be interested in comments that CSCB provided on the Red Tape Reduction in May 2011. The following is excerpted from the 16 January 2012 edition of the Financial Post.