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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is warning businesses about the consequences of failing to report and remit source deductions and goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) they hold in trust for the Government of Canada. Trust funds and your obligations[Footnote 1]

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Nestlé Canada are warning the public not to consume the Nescafé brand Espresso instant coffee described below because the product may contain small fragments of glass. The affected product, Nescafé Espresso instant coffee, imported from France, is sold in 100 g glass jars with a black sleeve bearing UPC 5500065052. All lot codes are affected by this alert. This product has been distributed nationally. There have no reported injuries associated with the consumption of this product.

1.0 Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this Notice is to inform importers of the rules and procedures governing the issuance of import permits for frozen pork from specific countries of the European Union.

CBSA has advised that, effective April 1, 2011, they will no longer accept generic itinerant carrier codes for any mode of transportation. This information is contained in a Customs Notice that was sent to members on May 6, 2010, and can be seen here: http://www.cscb.ca/050/rs_prev_e.cfm?ID=23984.

The following is excerpted from the 25 May 2010 edition of "globeandmail.com". The Canadian dollar slid to a near seven-month low Tuesday as commodity prices wilted and concerns mounted over European debt woes. Stock markets around the world fell. The loonie fell below the 93-cent (U.S.) mark to its lowest level since late October as commodities such as crude oil and copper sank. Canada’s benchmark S&P/TSX composite index tumbled 1.5 per cent to its lowest level in more than three months.

The following is excerpted from the 24 May 2010 edition of "globeandmail.com". Citing the threat of terrorism, Transport Minister John Baird has announced $96-million in funding for commercial-cargo-screening programs to be spent over the next five years. The money will be spent on programs that essentially act like customs in reverse: Making sure Canadian companies don't inadvertently export any bombs or terrorist stowaways with their commodities...

The following is excerpted from today's edition of "The Star". Canada is imposing sanctions on North Korea for the sinking of a South Korean naval vessel in March. Prime Minister Stephen Harper says in a statement issued today that the sanctions will include enhanced restrictions on trade, investment and other bilateral relations with North Korea. The government will also suspend high-level visits to Canada by North Korean officials.

ACA Co-Operative Limited 11 Calkin Drive, Unit 1 Kentville, Nova Scotia B4N 3V7 Berg's Hatchery Box 547 Russell, Manitoba R0J 1W0 Carleton Hatcheries Ltd. 199 Hamelin Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 0P2 Clark's Chick Hatchery (Division of Nutreco Canada Inc.) 425 route 104 Burtts Corner, N.B. E6L 2A9 Coop Fédérée de Québec 165 Laurier Est

Plate III - Dumping file #: 4258-102 Dumping case #: AD/1139 Plate V - Dumping file #: 4258-121 Dumping case #: AD/1304 Plate VI - Dumping file #: 4214-25 Dumping case #: AD/1384 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today revised the schedule concerning the re-investigation of certain steel plate originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Romania and Ukraine, pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA).

CBSA has posted tips for those traveling to the U.S. across the Niagara-Fort Erie bridges this long weekend. They are available at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/media/release-communique/2010/2010-05-20-eng….

This memorandum outlines and explains the tariff classification of marble and granite blocks or slabs of tariff items 2515.12.00, 2516.12.10, 2516.12.90, 6802.21.00, 6802.23.00, 6802.91.00 and 6802.93.00. It reflects changes to CBSA policy made as a result of a decision of the CITT. Revisions Minor changes were made to the French version of this memorandum to align it with the English version. No changes were required to the English version except to update the "References" page to reflect changes to the CBSA structure.

As part of CFIA's ongoing efforts to improve the Automated Import Systems please be advised that CFIA will be performing maintenance that will affect access to EDI. EDI will be temporarily unavailable for up to 2 hours between 8:00 PM & 10:00 PM EST on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. During this time clients are instructed to send all requests for release by paper. Contact our National Import Service Centre at 1-905-795-7834 / 1-800-835-4486 for any queries. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and would like to thank you for your cooperation.

The Electronic Commerce Unit's office will be closed on Monday, May 24th, 2010 due to the statutory holiday. For importers and brokers, the following are the accounting procedures for the statutory holiday: entries confirmed from May 22nd to May 25th, 2010 (inclusive) will appear on the K84 notice available on the morning of May 26th, 2010. The exchange rate provided the evening of May 21st will be in effect until May 25th, 2010 inclusive. Monday, May 24th, 2010 will not be counted in the calculation of Overdue B3 entries.

The Import Control Division will be closed for the Victoria day holiday from Friday May 21, 2010 at 4:00 pm (ET) until Tuesday May 25, 2010 at 8:00 am. 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 We regret the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

The following is excerpted from the 18 May 2010 edition of the "American Shipper".

This message applies to imports of frozen pork from the European Union falling under tariff item No. 0203.29.00 of the Customs Tariff. The purpose of this message is to inform you that the 2010-2011 tariff rate quota (TRQ) for frozen pork from the European Union will be accessible on Monday, July 5, 2010, at 12:00 hrs (noon) Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Any applications submitted prior to 12:00 hrs EDT on Monday, July 5, 2010 will be rejected.

This memorandum explains the policies and procedures relating to the accounting, revenue reporting, payment of duties and adjustment of goods imported into Canada by an importer authorized under the Customs Self Assessment (CSA) program. The memorandum also provides information about how to apply for authorization under the program, and a general overview of the CSA clearance process. A glossary of terms used in this document is included in Appendix A of this memorandum.

This memorandum describes the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). Revisions This is to inform you that a correction was made to Appendix B of Memorandum D22-1-1, Administrative Monetary Penalty System, dated April 21, 2010. Please note that the telephone number of the Trade Compliance Division, Pacific region has been changed to 604-666-6753.

The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-41Update). Please note that there has been a change made to Customs Office 0025 - Yarmouth. The change is highlighted in red in the list available at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/EDIoffices-20100518.doc.

a) Chapter 05 was published to add the recommendation "Refer to CFIA - Veterinary inspection" for frozen semen from various countries. 05.11.10.1290 Frozen bovine semen 05.11.99.1293 Animal semen (other than bovine) - frozen b) Chapter 05 was published to add the recommendation "Refer to CFIA - Veterinary inspection" for fresh horse semen from the United States. 05.11.99.1292.11 Animal semen (other than bovine) - fresh - Equine (horse) Please check your version numbers before submitting through EDI.