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STATEMENT OF REASONS concerning the making of a final determination with respect to the dumping of FACED RIGID CELLULAR POLYURETHANE-MODIFIED POLYISOCYANURATE THERMAL INSULATION BOARD ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DECISION

Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refuse entry" to "Refer to CFIA - Veterinary inspection" for caribou (reindeer) from the United States. 01.06.19.2061.29 - Caribou (reindeer) This created a version change for the following HS Codes from the United States. 01.06.19.2061.01 to 28 - Cervidae b) Chapter 01 was published to add two new OGD extensions for all countries. 01.06.19.2083.03 - Personal dogs - accompanied

The following is excerpted from today's edition of "globeandmail.com". The Bank of Canada kept its benchmark lending rate at an historic low Tuesday, but removed a so-called conditional commitment to stay on hold through the middle of the year, signalling that it could raise interest rates as early as its next policy decision June 1.

CFIA Import Service Centres In order to expedite the review of CFIA paperwork, the national CFIA Import Service Centre (ISC) has forwarded documentation to the Montreal ISC for processing. However, members have brought to our attention that paperwork processed in Montreal on behalf of the national ISC has QST included on the accompanying invoice. CFIA have advised that this tax is not applicable to paperwork processed in Montreal for goods located outside of Quebec. Any QST that has been charged in error will be credited by CFIA.

The CFIA have provided details on the second phase of changes to import notification requirements. Phase 1 came into effect on March 15, 2010, and phase 2 will come into effect on July 19, 2010. Phase 2 includes selected commodities under HS Chapters 9, 10 and 11.

Form BSF496, Advance Notification of Performing Artists has been updated and posted on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/bsf496.pdf.

Further to our message of April 16, the AMPS backgrounders are now available on CBSA's website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/amps/reference-eng.html. Members with questions can contact the CSCB at [email protected].

Changes to the import permit application process CFIA have revised the import permit application process when applying for a permit to import plants and other items under the Plant Protection Act. The permit application may be submitted by fax (613-228-6605) or by e-mail ([email protected]). The new form does not include a "submit by e-mail" button, however, until that function is added, the application can be signed, scanned and sent as an e-mail attachment. Please be reminded that in all cases the original hard copy must follow.

“Topping” Off Ongoing Success Of Queenston-Lewiston Bridge Plaza Improvements The following is excerpted from the 16 April 2010 news release by Transport Canada. The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., Member of Parliament for Niagara Falls, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, and Dr. Kenneth E. Loucks, chair of the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, today celebrated the completion of the external structure – or “topping-off ” – of the central plaza building at the Queenston-Lewiston International Bridge.

Update to Plant Protection Policy Directives The following documents/directives have been revised: Risk Management Document RMD-10-26 "Pest Risk Management Document - Tuta absoluta (tomato leaf miner moth; South American tomato moth)" D-01-01 "General Import Requirements for Fresh Peppers and tomatoes from the World" This directive has been revised to update Appendix 1.

CBSA has posted on its website a revised short version of the AMPS Master Penalty Document (MPD). This document has been updated to reflect the new penalty amounts. Please note that the backgrounders are no longer shown, and we have followed up with CBSA regarding this omission. The new MPD is available at: http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/amps/shor-cour-eng.pdf. Members with questions can contact the CSCB at [email protected].

The list of goods currently subject to measures under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) and the relevant countries of origin or export has been updated, and is available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/sima-lmsi/mif-mev-eng.html.

The following message is from CBSA (EDI10-027). This message is provided as a reminder to all importers that import permits are required for goods classified under the following tariff classification numbers: 0406.40.10.00 0406.90.81.10 0406.90.81.20 0406.90.95.20 0407.00.18.21 0407.00.18.22 0704.00.18.23 1601.00.31.10 1601.00.31.90 0105.94.91.00 0403.10.10.10 0403.10.10.20

he following correction is from CBSA (EDI10-027 (Correction)). Please note that 0704.00.18.23 should read 0407.00.18.23. 0406.40.10.00 0406.90.81.10 0406.90.81.20 0406.90.95.20 0407.00.18.21 0407.00.18.22 0704.00.18.23 - 0407.00.18.23 1601.00.31.10 1601.00.31.90 0105.94.91.00 0403.10.10.10 0403.10.10.20 We regret the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

The following 2nd correction is from CBSA (EDI10-027 (2nd Correction)). Please note that 0105.94.91.00 should read as 0105.94.91.10 and 0105.94.91.20 0406.40.10.00 0406.90.81.10 0406.90.81.20 0406.90.95.20 0407.00.18.21 0407.00.18.22 0407.00.18.23 1601.00.31.10 1601.00.31.90 0105.94.91.00 - 0105.94.91.10 and 0105.94.91.20 0403.10.10.10 0403.10.10.20 We regret the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

Don't miss the IFCBA World Conference 2010 IFCBA 2010 Conference delegates in Buenos Aires will meet with officials from the World Customs Organization, the World Bank, a variety of national customs administrations as well as customs brokers from Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, Oceania and of course, South America. A highlight of the conference will be the afternoon session dedicated to business networking that will generate opportunities for international collaboration and partnership among customs brokers from around the world.

Importer-Distributors of Licensed Veterinary Biologics CFIA has published a new Importer-Distributors of Licensed Veterinary Biologics page. It is available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/vetbio/imp-diste.shtml. Veterinary Biologics http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/vetbio/vbpbve.shtml

The following is a CBSA message (EDI10-026). Saturday, April 17th, 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 5:30 am (Eastern Time). AO release queries transmitted to the CADEX system will be affected by this outage. Sunday, April 18th, 2010 EDI Mailbox Outage:

Meat Hygiene Directives The following meat hygiene directives are now available in HTML and PDF versions at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/meavia/man/direct/directe.shtml. MHD 2010-09 Chapter 1 - Section 1.4.3.2, 1) MHD 2010-08 Chapter 19 - Section 19.5.6.4.9 MHD 2010-07 Chapter 19 - Section 11.7.3 – Croatia MHD 2010-02 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - South Africa The PDF version of directives should be used for maintaining print copies of the meat hygiene manual of procedures.

This memorandum contains the text of the Regulations exempting goods originating in Haiti, for which the benefits of the General Preferential Tariff (GPT) or the Least Developed Country Tariff (LDCT) will be claimed, from the condition of direct shipment from Haiti on a through bill of lading when the goods are shipped through a port in the Dominican Republic.