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The following is a CBSA message (EDI12-056) The following attachment contains the 24/7 contact information for all border offices. Please note that the following Customs Office has been added to the list (highlighted in red in the attached list): - 0302 – Herdman Also, please note that ECU will no longer distribute the list of Automated CBSA offices on a regular basis, but rather it will only be disseminated when updates have been made.

The following is from the 10 July 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. Foreign Minister John Baird, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and their leading international counterparts are converging on Phnom Penh this week to engage with Asian colleagues under the aegis of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

The following is excerpted from a 9 July 2012 news release by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced today that the first shipment of Canadian lambs successfully entered Vietnam. The first ever commercial sale of Canadian live ruminants to Vietnam, worth $50 000, is paving the way for an expanded market.

Chapter 89 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-ISC" to "Approved" for the following HS code. 89.03 - Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports; rowing boats and canoes. This created requirement version changes for the following HS codes. 89.01 - Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods. 89.02 - Fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products. 89.04 - Tugs and pusher craft.

CFIA have provided the 9th revision of CFIA Policy Directive D-98-08: Requirements for the Entry of Wood Packaging Material into Canada. This revision has been undertaken to reflect the amendments made to the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15 regarding approved treatments for debarked wood and marking requirements. In addition, the revision establishes specific import requirements for dunnage entering Canada aboard ships.

Members may be interested in the following, published on 7 July 2012 in Part I of the Canada Gazette. 1. Canadian International Trade Tribunal EDP hardware and software — Inquiry http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2012/2012-07-07/html/commis-eng.html#… 2.Canadian International Trade Tribunal Seamless carbon or alloy steel oil and gas well casing — Expiry review of finding

The following is excerpted from a 6 July 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today emerged from the third Friends of the Syrian People meeting and issued the following statement: “The daily assault on the people of Syria by the Assad regime continues to throw this country into further chaos. This release is available in its entirety at:

This year’s two Guy Graveline Scholarships each worth $3,500 will be awarded on the basis of academic results and other achievements, experiences and personal goals. Applications will be accepted until Monday, 16 July 2012!

a) Chapter 06 was published to streamline the conditions for the following HS codes originating from China. 06.02.10.0022.45 - Alternanthera sessilis - Unrooted plants (Sessile joyweed) 06.02.10.0022.46 - Bothriochloa ischaemum - Unrooted plants (Yellow blue stem) 06.02.10.0022.47 - Crupina vulgaris - Unrooted plants (Common crupina) 06.02.10.0022.48 - Dioscorea polystachya - Unrooted plants (Chinese yam) 06.02.10.0022.49 - Galega officinalis - Unrooted plants (Goat's rue)

The CATIE Awards were instituted by I.E. Canada to recognize and celebrate Canadian trade accomplishments through the companies and individuals who demonstrate trade excellence and make a difference in customs and compliance. I.E. Canada is now accepting nominations for the following awards:

The following is available on the CBSA website: Information Bulletin on upcoming changes to the AMPS-Master Penalty Document (MPD) and Integrated Customs System (ICS) http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/amps/bulletin/amps-rsap2012-0… _________________________________________________

The following meat hygiene directives are now available in HTML and PDF versions at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1331330793114/1331330868647 MHD 2012-26 Chapter 11 - Section 11.7.3 - Peru The PDF version of directives should be used for maintaining print copies of the meat hygiene manual of procedures. _________________________________________________

a) Chapter 03 was published to change the release recommendation from "Refer to CFIA-ISC" to "Approved" for the following HS code originating from Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon. 03.07.91.9000.01 - Whelk - Live This created requirement version changes for the following HS codes originating from Europe, New-Zealand and the United States. 03.07.21.8940.01 - Scallops - Live 03.07.21.8940.03 - Scallops - Meat, roe on, fresh or chilled 03.07.29.8945.11 - Scallops - Meat, roe on, frozen 03.07.91.8999.01 - Topshell - Live

The following is excerpted from a 5 July 2012 news release by the Department of Finance Canada. The Department of Finance announced today that Canada's official international reserves decreased by an amount equivalent to US$2,481 million during June to US$66,218 million. Details on the level and composition of Canada's reserves as of June 29, 2012, as well as the major factors underlying the change in reserves, are provided below. This release is available in its entirety at:

Brokers are advised that the correction period for June 2012 Softwood Lumber permits ends July 10, 2012, at 17:00 ET. We remind you of the importance of submitting correct information on permits as this is imperative to the operation of the Softwood Lumber Agreement. Please submit permit corrections for the month of June before the end of the correction period, as is the case for every allocation month of the year. _________________________________________________

a) Chapter 08 was published to add the end use "Samples for testing" to the following HS codes. 08.03.10 - Plantains 08.03.90 - Other 08.04.10 - Dates (fresh or dried) 08.04.20 - Figs (fresh or dried) 08.04.30 - Pineapples (fresh or dried) 08.04.40 - Avocados (fresh or dried) 08.04.50 - Guavas, mangoes and mangosteens (fresh or dried) 08.05.10 - Oranges (fresh or dried) 08.05.20 - Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas); clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids (fresh or dried)

Determination issued Tuesday, July 3, 2012 IN THE MATTER OF a preliminary injury inquiry, pursuant to subsection 34(2) of the Special Import Measures Act, respecting: STEEL PILING PIPE ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA The Preliminary Determination of Injury and Termination of the Preliminary Injury Inquiry with respect to some of the subject goods is available on the CITT website at:

Dumping file #: 4214-22 Dumping case #: AD/1379 Subsidy Case #: CV/124 Subsidy file #: 4218-26 This notice is to advise you of a recent decision that affects the enforcement of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal's (Tribunal) findings of material injury concerning certain aluminum extrusions originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China. The Notice to Importers is available on the CBSA website at:

Members may be interested in the following, published on 74 July 2012 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. 1. Under the Canada Grain Act; Regulations Amending the Canada Grain Regulations. http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-07-04/html/sor-dors137-eng… 2. Under the Farm Products Agencies Act; Order Repealing the Canada Turkey Marketing Processors Levy Order.