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23 July 2008 General Import Requirements for Fresh Temperate Fruits from the World, D-95-08 Members are advised that Directive D-95-08 "General Import Requirements for Fresh Temperate Fruits from the World" has been revised and is available on the web at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg…

23 July 2008 Summary of Plant Health Import Requirements for Temperate Fresh Fruit Approved for Entry into Canada, D-95-08 Appendix 1 Members are advised that Appendix 1 "Summary of Plant Health Import Requirements for Temperate Fresh Fruit Approved for Entry into Canada" of Directive D-95-08…

23 July 2008 Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for frozen pork that originates from the European Union (EU) Members are advised that effective July 3, 2008, the frozen pork TRQ from the EU imported under tariff item No. 0203.29.00 of the Customs Tariff has been filled and therefore all imports to July 31…

23 July 2008 Container Testing and Ventilation Update A letter from Ms. Kimber Johnston, Vice-President, Enforcement Branch and Ms. Barbara Hébert, Vice-President, Operations Branch, Canada Border Services Agency, regarding the testing and ventilation of fumigants was sent to members of the Border…

23 July 2008 CBSA Major Projects Systems - eManifest Directorate CBSA has provided the CSCB with an updated list of current management in the Major Projects Systems Directorates, Innovation, Science and Technology Branch of CBSA. The eManifest Project Division has become its own directorate, and is…

23 July 2008 CFIA Meat Directives The following meat hygiene directives are now available in HTML and PDF versions at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/meavia/mmopmmhv/direct/direct… MHD 2008-23 Chapter 11 - Introduction - Annex R MHD 2008-20 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - USA MHD 2008…

23 July 2008 Update to CFIA AIRS website Chapter 04 was published to remove a condition for the following HS code with the end use of "Further processing" for the United States. 04.07.00.0271.10 - Shell eggs from chicken (Gallus domesticus) - Ungraded This created a requirement version change for…

23 July 2008 Speedy border crossings urged for Olympics The following is excerpted from the 23 July 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Hockey, speed-skating and multi-hour border-crossing marathons. That's what the 2010 Vancouver Olympics will be remembered for if the Canadian and U.S. governments…

22 July 2008 CANPASS – Remote Area Border Crossing (RABC) Permit This revised permit is available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/bsf386-eng.pdf.

22 July 2008 Certain Carbon Steel Welded Pipe Notice of Final Determination On July 21, 2008, the President of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made final determinations of dumping and subsidizing pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act with respect to certain…

22 July 2008 Changes to the Administration of the Release Prior to Payment Program - Reminder In April of this year, two messages went out to members advising them of changes in the handling of GST letters. These messages can be viewed here: http://www.cscb.ca/m00/m50/rs_prev_e.cfm?ID=17513 http:/…

22 July 2008 CP Message: Outage, MyCPR Customer Web Portal Please note that, due to technical issues, the MyCPR customer web portal is currently not functioning. For this reason, customers will not be able to access their normal on-line applications through the portal. CP is aware of the issue and…

22 July 2008 D3-5-7, Temporary Importation of Vessels This memorandum has been revised to reflect the organizational changes resulting from the implementation of Canada Border Services Agency and to update policies. Memorandum D3-5-7 is available on the CBSA website at: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca…

22 July 2008 Olympic organizers fear huge lineups at border The following article is excerpted from the 22 July 2008 edition of “globeandmail.com”. Canadian border officials were roasted yesterday over their alleged lack of preparation and concern for the possibility of huge border lineups during…

22 July 2008 Scotiabank predicts 'lingering lethargy' The following article is extracted from the 21 July 2008 edition of the “Toronto Star”. Bank of Nova Scotia economists predict a "broad-based weakening" in the United States by year-end, along with sluggish output growth in Europe and Japan…

22 July 2008 With Offer, Europe Tries to Spur Trade Talks This article is excerpted from the 22 July 2008 edition of “The New York Times”. The European Union began crucial global trade talks Monday with an offer of reducing its farm tariffs by 60 percent — the highest figure it has yet offered — in…

22 July 2008 US offers farm support cuts This article is excerpted from the 22 July 2008 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. United States Trade Representative Susan Schwab said Tuesday that Washington is ready to make a revised offer for reducing its domestic farm subsidies to $15 billion a year…

21 July 2008 CBSA Message: Inbound messages Message EDI08-058 EDI Hotline July 21st, 8:30 am We are unable to process inbound electronic releases, ACI marine, ACI air, G7, CSA and rail messages. Our IT is looking into it. No ETA.