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The following forms have been updated and are available on the CBSA website: K36A, Ships Stores Declaration and Clearance Certificate http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/k36a.pdf K36B, Certificate for use of claimants in applying for drawback of customs duty and/or excise taxes paid on consumable goods laden on board commercial aircraft proceeding on flights outside of Canada

Health Canada is currently conducting a consultation on the creation of the proposed Administrative Monetary Penalties (Consumer Products) Regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). These proposed Regulations are meant to further clarify the CCPSA provisions of the administrative monetary penalties process on matters such as classifying violations, fixing penalties, and the circumstances under which penalties may be increased or reduced.

E95, Complaint Analysis Information Sheet has been updated and is available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e95.pdf _________________________________________________

B255, Certificate of Origin - Textile and Apparel Goods Originating in a Least Developed Country has been updated and is available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b255-eng.pdf _________________________________________________

The following forms have been updated and are available on the CBSA website: B228, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Origin Verification Questionnaire Regional Value Content - Net Cost Method http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b228-eng.pdf B228S, Tratado de libre comercio de América del norte (TLCAN) cuestionario de verificación del origen - Valor de contenido regional Método de costo neto

The following forms have been updated and are available on the CBSA website: K32, Drawback Claim http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/k32.pdf K32B, Drawback Certificate of Sale for Exportation http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/k32b.pdf _________________________________________________

B116, Canada Customs Duty Free Shop Accounting Document has been updated and is available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b116.pdf _________________________________________________

Dumping case number: AD/1396 Dumping file number: 4214-36 Subsidy case number: CV/132 Subsidy file number: 4218-34

The following is excerpted from the 14 May 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. C-TPAT and the Container Security Initiative have served as models for other nations The United States has formed a number of security partnerships with other nations since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and those agreements have played an important role in securing international supply chains for both inbound and outbound shipments.

The ACROSS EDI release requests received report for April 2012 is available on the CSCB website at: http://cscb.ca/sites/default/files/repository/EDI_Report_Apr_2012.xls The national EDI percent was 94%. _________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 14 May 2012 news release by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Today Canada’s Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced joint consultations with stakeholders on cross-border business—increasing efforts to facilitate business travel between the United States and Canada.

Following is a message from Bruna Rados, Director General, Major Projects Directorate, Canada Border Services Agency. I am pleased to share with you some important news on the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) eManifest initiative. On May 13, 2012, the CBSA deployed eManifest systems’ functionality for rail carriers to provide advance cargo and conveyance data on commercial goods coming into Canada.

a) Chapter 12 was published to streamline the conditions for the following HS codes. 12.11.90.3034 - Mint - with or without roots (fresh or chilled) 12.11.90.3035 - Basil - with or without root (fresh or chilled) 12.11.90.3036 - Rosemary - with or without roots (fresh or chilled) 12.11.90.3037 - Sage - with or without roots (fresh or chilled) b) Chapter 44 was published to add the following OGD extensions: 44.01.31.0010 - wood pellets 44.01.39.0010 - Sawdust

The following is excerpted from a 14 May 2012 news release by the Office of the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk today witnessed the signing of a new tax convention that will reduce tax barriers and encourage increased trade and investment between the two countries.

The following has been updated on the CFIA website: Enforcement and Compliance Activities - Quarterly reports http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/accountability/enforcement-a… _________________________________________________

HS classification and its compliance implications have been recognized by the CSCB and CBSA as a priority for education and training. As a result of our shared recognition of its importance and our ongoing collaboration on this subject area, we are pleased to announce that Montreal will be the site of a third CBSA/CSCB joint seminar on HS Classification. Presenters and participants will include representatives from both the CBSA (HQ and Regional) and the CSCB. This seminar will take place on June 19th and will be held at the Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel in Dorval.

The following is from the 14 May 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. Trade community applauds the agency’s collaborative effort, even as budget cuts complicate goals to facilitate trade The October 2010 discovery of bomb-making materials from Yemen in express air cargo shipments bound for the U.S. served as a wake-up call for Customs and Border Protection. To secure the nation’s borders, Customs realized it must work more closely with the trade community to identify and intercept high-risk shipments.

The following forms have been updated and are available on the CBSA website: E655, Customs Self-Assessment Program Importer Part II Application http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e655-eng.pdf E656, Customs Self Assessment Program Carrier Application - Part II

Members may be interested in the following, published on 12 May 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Canadian International Trade Tribunal, under the Customs Act. Appeal No.: AP-2011-049; Goods in Issue: Bicycle gloves.

The following is from the 11 May 2012 edition of American Shipper. Homeland Secretary Janet Napolitano has formally notified Congress that her department will postpone by two years the mandate that all inbound ocean containers be scanned for hidden nuclear weapons or other terror-related contraband at foreign ports by July 2012. The 9/11 Recommendations Act that required the 100-percent inspections included authority for the secretary to waive the deadline under certain conditions.