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Update to CFIA AIRS Website

Chapter 03 was published to remove the registration types for "Other end uses" for the following HS Codes. This created requirement version changes for "Institutional use" and "Retail use". 03.01.91 - Other live fish: Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aquabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster) 03.01.92 - Other live fish: Eels (Anguilla spp.) 03.01.93 - Other live fish: Carp 03.01.94 - Other live fish: Bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus)

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 03 was published to add a new OGD extension. 03.04.19.9540 - Sushi, ready-to-eat (fresh or chilled) b) Chapter 08 was published to add new OGD extensions. 08.06.10.4040.00 - Grapes (raisins) - fresh 08.06.10.4040.01 - Table grapes and hand harvested grapes for winemaking 08.06.10.4040.02 - Bulk grapes (including wine grapes for crush)

NAFTA Tariff Treatment Appeals - Update

Further to our messages of May 13, 2010, and April 12, 2010, the CITT has dismissed Appeal Numbers AP 2010-007 and APP-2010-008, filed by C.B. Powell Limited.

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

Chapter 18 was published to add the following OGD extension for the end use "human consumption". 18.06.20.3675.00 - Ice milk mixes This created a requirement version change to the following HS codes. 18.06.90.3675.02 - Malted milk powder, flavoured or not. 18.06.90.3675.03 - Milk shake mixes. 18.06.90.3675.04 - Ice cream mixes. 18.06.90.3675.05 - Light ice cream mixes. 18.06.90.3675.06 - Ice milk mixes. 18.06.90.3675.07 - Frozen dairy dessert mixes.

Softwood Quota Allocations, September 2010

Softwood Lumber interim quota allocations for SEPTEMBER 2010 are now available in EICS. Please be advised that the volume available currently represents 80% of the actual September allocation.

Inflation rate rises on new HST

The following is excerpted from the 20 August 2010 edition of “theglobeandmail.com” New harmonized sales taxes in some provinces pushed up Canada's inflation rate last month — but the increase was still softer than what many economists had forecast. Canada's annual inflation rate rose by eight-tenths of a point in July to 1.8 per cent. Month-to-month, the consumer price index rose half a percentage point from May.

CBSA Message: CFIA HS Codes

The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-073) Please note that there will be some changes to the list of HS codes subject to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements. The ACROSS system and the CBSA website will be updated Monday, August 30, 2010. DELETED RANGES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 30, 2010:

CBSA Message: Scheduled Maintenance Outage, 21-22 August

The following is a CBSA message (EDI10-072). Saturday, August 21st, 2010 EDI Mailbox Outage: Please be advised that due to scheduled maintenance, the mailboxes between ACROSS and CCS/CADEX will be down from 5:00 am to 6:00 am (Eastern Time). AO release queries transmitted to the CADEX system will be affected by this outage. Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 EDI Mailbox Outage:
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QST on Imported Goods and Services

The recent implementation of HST in Ontario and British Columbia has resulted in many questions from members regarding the application of the Quebec Sales Tax (QST). Most goods and services in Quebec are subject to GST and\or QST. The GST is calculated on the selling price at a rate of 5%, and the QST is calculated on the selling price ( including the GST) at the rate of 7.5%. Note that the QST is scheduled to increase in January 2011 to 8.5%.

Update to CFIA AIRS Website

a) Chapter 08 was published to add the conditions for untreated fruits for the following HS Codes for Idaho and Oregon. This generated requirement version changes for various countries. 08.09.10.4020 - Apricots (fresh) 08.09.10.4021 - Aprium (hybrid of prunus spp.) 08.09.30.4005 - Peach (fresh) 08.09.30.4006 - Nectarine (fresh) 08.09.30.4007 -Peacotum (hybrid of prunus spp.) 08.09.40.4007 - Plums (fresh) 08.09.40.4008 - Sloes (fresh) 08.09.40.4009 - Pluot (hybrid of prunus spp.)

Leeza Distribution Inc. vs. CBSA, Appeal No. AP-2009-057

Decision and reasons issued Tuesday, August 17, 2010 IN THE MATTER OF an appeal heard on May 20, 2010, pursuant to subsection 67(1) of the Customs Act, R.S.C. 1985 (2d Supp.), c. 1; AND IN THE MATTER OF decisions of the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, dated July 30, 2009, with respect to requests for re-determination pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the Customs Act. BETWEEN LEEZA DISTRIBUTION INC. Appellant AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Respondent