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30 August 2006 Wood packaging import requirements The following note was provided by the CFIA. On July 5, 2006, Canada began stepping up its enforcement activities on wood packaging that does not meet the requirements of an international wood packaging standard. In 2002, Canada adopted this…

30 August 2006 SIMA Final Determination of Dumping re Single or Multilayer Cross-Linked Polyethylene Tubing On 30 August 2006, pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a) of the SIMA, the CBSA made a final determination of dumping respecting single or multilayer cross-linked polyethylene tubing in nominal tubing…

30 August 2006 SIMA Initiation of Investigation re Alleged Injurious Dumping of Copper Rod On 30 August the CBSA initiated an investigation under the SIMA respecting the alleged injurious dumping of copper rod with a diameter of at least 6 mm but not exceeding 11 mm, made to American Society for…

30 August 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Conditions for Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) were either modified or deleted in various requirements with the following HS Codes - United States only. / Les conditions pour le scarabée japonais (Popillia japonica) ont été soit modifiées ou supprimées…

30 August 2006 CBSA Air Client document version 3.2 The following note is from the Electronic Commerce Unit at the CBSA. It has come to our attention that the Air Client Document version v 3.2 is unclear with respect to the Glossary definition for the Port of Discharge (map location LOC(5)). The…

30 August 2006 Information Session for Customs Brokers on the Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations in CSCB Québec Region Date: September 12, 2006 Time: There will be one session in French from 9:00 - 12:00 and one session in English from 1:00 - 4:00…

30 August 2006 Attachment to CBSA Air Client document version 3.2 The ECU has now provided the following document that should have been attached to its message sent earlier today concerning Air Client document version 3.2. Appendix F – Air Cargo Report (Import, In-Transit, Freight Remaining on Board…

30 August 2006 US Department of Agriculture, Increased Inspections and Fees On August 25, 2006, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Inspection Services (APHIS) published an interim rule that, effective November 24, 2006, sets out increased inspections at ports of entry with Canada…

30 August 2006 CBP Miami Field Office Tropical Storm Ernesto Advisory #2 The following news release was issued by US Customs and Border Protection on 29 August 2006. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Miami Field Office is updating the trade community and traveling public on the status of the…

29 August 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site A) Chapter 15 was published to change recommendations for the USA. / Le chapitre 15 a été publié pour changer des recommandations pour les États-Unis. 15.02.00.5402. Mutton tallow, inedible - non protein free / Suif de mouton, non comestible - non…

29 August 2006 CITT Hearing Schedule and Decisions Pending The CITT hearing schedule for appeals has been updated and is available at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/hearings/060828_e.asp The updated list of decisions pending is found at: http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca/appeals/pending/index_e.asp…

29 August 2006 CFIA Inspection Facilities Procedures - Meat and Meat Products The following message is from the CBSA’s Electronic Commerce Unit. This information was provided to members on 28 August by the CFIA, at http://www.cscb.ca/050/rs_prev_e.cfm?ID=13304 Please take note that as of September…

29 August 2006 Update to Directive D-02-06, "Interim Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Entry and Spread of Swede Midge (Contarinia nasturtii)" This list server provides notification that Appendix 2, "List of Regulated Countries and Regulated Areas within Canada for Swede Midge", of Directive…

29 August 2006 ACE Electronic Manifest Use Shifts into High Gear The following article is reprinted from the August, 2006 edition of US Customs and Border Protection’s “ACE Modernization Monthly” newsletter. The number of electronic manifests (e-Manifests) filed with U.S. Customs and Border…

28 August 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 26 was published to streamline recommendations. / Le chapitre 26 a été publié pour simplifier les recommandations. 26.21.90.1625 Bone ash (tricalcium phosphate) / Cendre d'os (phosphate tricalcique)

28 August 2006 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 06 was published to streamline requirements - US only. / Le chapitre 06 a été publié pour simplifier des exigences - É.-U. seulement. 06.02.90.0030.12 - Grass sod / Gazon en plaques

28 August 2006 CFIA Inspection Facilities Procedures on Meat and Meat Products The CFIA has updated its Import Inspection Facilities Procedures for meat and meat products, effective 15 September 2006. These changes are provided at: http://www.cscb.ca/listinfo/cfiameatinspectionaugust2006.pdf http:/…

25 August 2006 D2-3-1 Returning Persons Exemption Regulations This Memorandum outlines and explains the personal exemption entitlements, under heading No. 98.04 of the Customs Tariff, for persons returning to Canada. Revisions made are the result of organizational changes and technical reviews. D2-3…

25 August 2006 BSE Investigation Reaches Conclusion The following is excerpted from a news release issued by the CFIA on 24 August, and found on their web site at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/newcom/2006/20060824e.shtml. Investigators from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)…