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Chapter 01 was publish to streamline the import conditions for the following HS codes for the United State. 01.01.10 - Pure-bred breeding animals 01.01.90 - Other If you have any questions, please contact the local CFIA area animal import specialist for further information. A list of contact numbers is available on the CFIA website at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/offbure.shtml

The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-068).

Bulletin on Developing Standards

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is following up on its stated intent to address compliance verification requirements for general service lamps before the 2012 minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) come into effect. They are proposing that general service lamps be third party energy efficiency verified when they become subject to their respective 2012 MEPS. More information is available on NRCan's bulletin, available here: http://cscb.ca/listinfo/Lamp_labelling_July-2012.pdf

The Import Control Division will be closed for the August 2, 2010 Holiday from Monday 2 Aug, 2010 at 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM (ET). If you require assistance please contact the Import Service Centres located in Toronto (ON) or Montreal (QC). EISC - Montreal: 1-877-493-0468, 514-493-2468, FAX 514-493-4103 NISC - Toronto: 1-800-835-4486, 905-795-7834, FAX 905-795-9658 Please note: Ottawa Meat Import Control Centre (1-877-682-5191) will be opened Monday 2 August 2010 from the hours of 8 AM to 6 PM.

The following is excerpted from today's edition of "ca.reuters.com". The Canadian dollar rose against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday, climbing to a five-week high after upbeat corporate earnings from both sides of the Atlantic whetted investor appetite for riskier assets. The currency touched C$1.0256 to the U.S. dollar, or 97.50 U.S. cents, its strongest level since June 22.

This message is the third message with CSCB questions and CBSA answers related to the elimination of itinerant generic carrier code 77YY. The first message with Q's and A's was sent on June 15, 2010, and can be seen here: http://www.cscb.ca/050/rs_prev_e.cfm?ID=24142 ; the second, sent on July 19, 2010, can be seen here: http://www.cscb.ca/050/rs_prev_e.cfm?ID=24288 The text of CBSA's letter follows, and the original can be seen here:

The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-067). We are not processing inbound and outbound data for the Value Added Network GEIS. Our IT are investigating. There is no ETA.

The minutes of the Fort Erie customs meeting that took place on 15 July 2010 are available on the Ontario Region page of the members site. To access, please login, click on the Regions tab, and then Ontario Region link.

The following is from today's edition of "montrealgazette.com". Longshoremen will return to work Saturday morning at the Port of Montreal, ending a lockout that has idled Canada's second largest port since Monday. Union president Daniel Tremblay said his members voted unanimously Friday to accept the back-to-work protocol negotiated with the help of a federal mediator Thursday night. Both the union, representing about 850 longshoremen and women, and the employer have agreed to stop pressure tactics and to begin intensive contract negotiations.

The CSCB received the following from the Department of Finance regarding an extension of the Designer Remission Order. Members with an interest in this proposal can send their comments to the CSCB at [email protected] by September 1, 2010, so that a CSCB response can be sent to the Department by their requested date of September 10. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Ms. West:

Trading in natural resources creates a great many challenges both for importing and exporting countries and governments need to cooperate more intensively if these challenges are to be adequately addressed, according to WTO economists. Director-General Pascal Lamy said: “I believe not only that there is room for mutually beneficial negotiating trade-offs that encompass natural resources trade, but also that a failure to address these issues could be a recipe for growing tension in international trade relations”.

There are three inquiries regarding Greenhouse Bell Peppers available on the CITT's website at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/new/index_e.asp One is regarding a supplier and the others identify two importers.

As of September 1, importers and exporters of cattle, bison and sheep will be asked to provide their Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) or Agri-Traçabilité Québec (ATQ) database account number on animal health export certificates and import permits.

The following is from today's edition of "montrealgazette.com". Montreal's longshoremen and the Maritime Employers Association have come to an agreement to end the lock-out at Montreal's harbour. The city's 900-plus dock workers are expected to return to work on Saturday morning. "It's very good for us and for the people of Montreal and for the businesses," said Daniel Tremblay, president of the longshoremen's union, CUPE Local 375.

a) Chapter 08 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-ISC" to "Refuse Entry" for the following HS Code for Belgium. 08.08.10 - Strawberries (fresh) Please check your version number before submitting through EDI. If you have any questions, please contact your Import Service Centre. b) Additional Information on Import Permit and Export Certificate

Dumping File #: 4214-8 Dumping Case #: AD/1262 Subsidy File #: 4218-12 Subsidy Case #: CV/94