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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.

Opportunities to get CCS points... CCS Designates are advised that Quiz # 1 will be available this week. A separate email message will be sent out with details. Attending a CSCB Regional Conference provides another opportunity to obtain 10 CCS points for 2010. Come and hear updates on ACI and AMPS, including Reason To Believe. Meet face-to-face with CBSA regional and headquarters representatives and ask the questions that are important to you.

Opportunities to get CCS points... CCS Designates are advised that Quiz # 1 will be available this week. A separate email message will be sent out with details. Attending a CSCB Regional Conference provides another opportunity to obtain 10 CCS points for 2010. Come and hear updates on ACI and AMPS, including Reason To Believe. Meet face-to-face with CBSA regional and headquarters representatives and ask the questions that are important to you.

Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 16 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refuse entry" to "Approved" or from "Approved" to "Refuse entry" for the following HS codes with the end use "Travellers &Personal use and not for resale or distribution". 16.01.00 Sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood; food preparations based on these products. 16.02.00 Other prepared or preserved meat, meat offal or blood.

CFIA Cost Recovery and Framework The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is asking for comments on its Draft Cost Recovery Policy and Framework, a step in CFIA’s process to review and modernize service standards and user fees for services it provides. The Policy and Framework is available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/agen/polrec/polrece.shtml.

Reduction of Statistical Suffixes Statistics Canada is planning to reduce the number of 10-digit HS classification codes. A letter from Statistics Canada providing details is available at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/ReducingStatsCodes-20100414.pdf. The CSCB National Committee on Operation Issues (NCOI) has responded to this letter, and their response follows. Any member who wishes to comment is encouraged to do so. Comments can be sent to the CSCB at [email protected]. NCOI Response

Imports of certain apple juice concentrate The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of the customs duties on imports of apple juice concentrate, not less than 700 Brix, for use in the production of apple juice. This concentrate is classified under tariff item No. 2009.79.10 of the Customs Tariff, dutiable at 9.35 cents/litre but not less than 8.5% under the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) Tariff. There is no rate available under the General Preferential Tariff (GPT) for this concentrate.

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.

Update to CFIA AIRS website a) Chapter 6 was published to add a release recommendation for "Refer to CFIA-ISC" for the state of Vermont for the following HS codes: 06.02.90.0023.18 - Hemlock - rooted plants (Tsuga spp.) 06.02.90.0023.68 - Tiger-tail spruce - rooted plants (Picea polita) 06.02.90.0023.69 - Yeddo spruce - rooted plants (Picea jezoensis) b) Chapter 12 was published to add the conditions for the end use of "Cleaning (for)", and to modify the conditions for the end use of "Other end uses" for the following HS Code.

Further to the CSCB's messages of February 25, 2010 and March 4, 2010, the CBSA has sent a message confirming the effective date for the change in the penalty amount for late accounting. CBSA's message follows: Message EDI10-025