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The following message was received from CBSA's Assessment and Licensing Division.

a) Chapter 06 was published to add new OGD extensions. 06.02.90.0040.01 - Sedum 06.02.90.0040.90 - Other 06.04.10.0043.05 - Fresh 06.04.10.0043.06 - Dried This created requirement version changes for the following HS codes for various countries. 06.02.10.0009 - Unrooted plants (include greenhouse grown) - fruits (edible) (nursery stock) 06.02.20.0017 - Rooted plants (include greenhouse grown) - fruit (nursery stock) 06.02.20.0018 - Rooted plants (include greenhouse grown) - nuts (nursery stock)

CBSA has advised that the correlation tables between the 2007 version and the 2012 version of the Harmonized System are now available on the WCO public website at this URL: http://www.wcoomd.org/home_hsoverviewboxes.htm Specific information regarding Canada’s Customs Tariff will be provided as soon as it is available.

The following is a 12 October 2010 news release by the Department of Finance. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today released an update of the Government's economic and fiscal projections. The update clearly demonstrates that Canada remains on track to return to a balanced budget over the medium term. "The fiscal projections set out in today's update show the Government's plan is on track," said Minister Flaherty. "For the first time since the global financial crisis, we are forecasting a balanced budget."

In light of CBSA’s intention to eliminate account security, members may be interested in an internal audit of the payment process of the K84 Account Statements. The audit was conducted from October to December 2009, and covered the three regions with the largest volume of transactions: Quebec, Greater Toronto Area and Windsor–St. Clair. The audit can be seen here: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/agency-agence/reports-rapports/ae-ve/2010/k8…

Members may be interested in the following recently enacted regulations published on October 13 in Part II of the Canada Gazette.

Members are advised that policy on animal health has been amended: Group 3 - Guidelines and Information on Veterinary Biologics http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/vetbio/fore.shtml#a3 NEW: Veterinary Biologics Guideline 3.33E - Guideline for Commercial Importers of Veterinary Biologics in Canada http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/vetbio/info/vb333e.shtml

Chapter 20 was published to add the import conditions for "Lobesia botrana" for the following HS Code with the end use of "Human Consumption" from California. 20.09.69.2163 - Grape must This created a requirement version change for the following HS Codes. 20.09.19.2103 - Orange juice, refrigerated (otherwise packaged) 20.09.29.2103 - Grapefruit (including pomelo) juice, refrigerated (otherwise packaged) 20.09.39.2103 - Fruit juice, refrigerated (otherwise packaged)

The following information was provided by Markel Insurance Company of Canada. It has come to our attention that a ring of thieves, originating in Quebec but now targeting Ontario, are stealing cargo through the illegitimate use of carriers’ identities. While some of the gang have been apprehended and arrested, there are still several continuing to successfully commit load-brokering fraud and fleeing with valuable cargo. So far, the thieves have been operating under the following phone numbers:

Effective tomorrow, Wednesday October 13, 2010, 'grape must' (HS code 2009692163) from areas of California that are quarantined for Lobesia botrana, the European grapevine moth, will require a phytosanitary certificate.

Dumping file #: 4214-16 Dumping case #: AD/1373 Subsidy file #: 4218-24 Subsidy case #: cv/123 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today initiated a re-investigation to update the normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidy, pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), in respect of certain carbon steel welded pipe originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China (China).

Members may be interested in the following notices and proposed regulations published on October 9, 2010, in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Ministerial Condition No. EAU-478 regarding the assessment of information pertaining to the substance 1-Propanamine, N,N-dimethyl-3-(alkoxy) 2. Under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act

Batory Industries Co. 390 Colborne St., P.O. Box 504 Chatham, Ontario N7M 5K6 Cobblestone Kitchens Inc. 5185 General Road Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2K4 Dr. Oetker Canada Ltd. 2229 Drew Road Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1E5 Gourmet du Village 539 du Village Morin-Heights, Quebec J0R 1H0 Kingsmill Foods Company Ltd. 1399 Kennedy Road, Unit 17 Toronto, Ontario M1P 2L6

4214-29 AD/1389 4218-28 CV/126 STATEMENT OF REASONS Concerning the initiation of investigations into the dumping and subsidizing of CERTAIN METAL BAR GRATING OF CARBON, ALLOY OR STAINLESS STEEL ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA DECISION

Dumping case number: AD/1387 Dumping file number: 4214-28 STATEMENT OF REASONS Concerning the making of a final determination of dumping with respect to GREENHOUSE BELL PEPPERS ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE NETHERLANDS DECISION On September 20, 2010, pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act, the President of the Canada Border Services Agency made a final determination of dumping respecting greenhouse bell peppers originating in or exported from the Netherlands.

Monday the 11th OCTOBER 2010 is a statutory holiday, and the Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS and EXCOL systems will be available during normal hours. Please note that the Help Desk email ONLY will be monitored on Monday the 11th between 08:00 - 16:00 (ET) for urgent messages. EICS/EXCOL Help Desk: 1-613-944-1265 or 1-877-808-8838 [email protected]

The Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is proposing to amend Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations to add minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for pre-rinse spray valves (PRSV). The Regulations apply to products imported or shipped inter-provincially for sale or lease in Canada. More information is available on NRCan's website at this URL:

The following is a 6 October 2010 news release by the Department of Finance. The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today highlighted some of Canada’s accomplishments on the international economic front as he prepares to head to Washington D.C. this week for one of Canada’s last meetings as chair of the Group of Seven (G-7) industrialized nations.

The following is a CBSA message (EDI10-085). The Electronic Commerce Unit of the Canada Border Services Agency will be closed on the statutory holiday of Monday October 11, 2010.