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Chapter 28 was published to streamline the import conditions for the following HS code for the end use "Other end uses". 28.25.90.9000 - Other This created a requirement version change to the following HS codes. 28.07.00.6100 - Sulfuric acid solution H2SO4 28.09.20.6200 - Phosphoric acid H3PO4 (or orthophosphoric acid) 28.14.10 - Anhydrous ammonia 28.15.12 - Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda): In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda) 28.16.10.6200 - Magnesium hydroxide (or Magnesium hydrate)

The USFDA has recently removed all South Korean shellfish shippers from the Interstate Certified Shellfish Shippers List (ICSSL). As Canada uses the ICSSL managed by the USFDA as a means of applying controls on imports of live and raw molluscan bivalve shellfish that are set out in the Fish Inspection Regulations, the de-listing of these shippers means that there are no South Korean shippers of frozen shucked oysters approved to export to Canada.

Looking for the latest news about CBSA policies and procedures? Attend a CSCB regional conference! Register now! Here’s the schedule: CSCB Prairie Regional Conference – Winnipeg, May 23, 2012 CSCB eManifest Seminar – Calgary, May 24, 2012

The second quiz for CCS designates will be available between 14 June and 5 July. As always, the quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS designation, and is FREE of charge. Mark your calendar! Don't miss out on this opportunity to obtain ten points! The third quiz of 2012 will be available on the following dates: Available Due Quiz 3 September 27 October 18

Dumping case number: AD/1393 Dumping file number: 4214-34 Subsidy case number: CV/130 Subsidy file number: 4218-33 STATEMENT OF REASONS Concerning the initiation of investigations into the dumping and subsidizing of Certain Steel Piling Pipe originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China To view the entire notice, please visit the CBSA website at:

Registration is open for corporate members located in Montreal to register for the third CBSA/CSCB joint seminar on HS Classification. These very successful and informative seminars have been held in Toronto and Vancouver, and following are a few testimonials from individuals in attendance in those cities: “Nice that issues discussed were done at the CBSA management level and the exchange of ideas was open and informal.” “Great day – flew by, which meant it was very informative”.

EICS/EXCOL Bulletin – Victoria Day 2012 Monday, May 21 is a statutory holiday, and the Bureau's offices will be closed (no officers or Help Desk staff will be available). The EICS and EXCOL systems will be available during normal hours. Questions or problems can be directed to the following EICS help desk email: [email protected] _________________________________________________

Members may be interested in the following commentary by Peter G. Hall of Export Development Canada. It's a week ago now, so it's old news - but it's still worth repeating. One look at Canada's trade data for March would be enough to file it under 'ho-hum' and wait for a more exciting month. Dig a bit below the surface, and the case gets very interesting. What's the big story behind the story?

The following is from the 18 May 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. The United States imposed punitive tariffs on solar panel imports from China, the latest in a series of trade disputes between the world’s two biggest economies and sparking accusations by Beijing of protectionism. The new tariffs of 30 per cent, much bigger than had been expected, were set on Thursday by the U.S. Commerce Department after it ruled in favour of local firms which said the Chinese exporters were dumping cut-price solar panels on their market.

The following is from the 17 May 2012 edition of the Journal of Commerce. Agency will begin screening all cargo from international passenger flights Dec. 3 The Transportation Security Administration will begin screening all cargo arriving from international passenger flights in early December, a year after the agency was tasked to expand its screening reach from the domestic to global scale.

The following is excerpted from a 17 May 2012 news release by Canada Border Services Agency. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers to plan their border crossing to avoid delays during this upcoming Victoria Day weekend. In anticipation of higher traffic volumes and limits to the volume of traffic that can be processed at some ports of entry this weekend, travellers are advised to consider the potential for delays ... for the following dates and times: This release is available in its entirety at:

Members may be interested in the following, published on 17 May 2012 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. Consolidated Index of Statutory Instruments http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-03-31-c1/html/index-eng.html _________________________________________________

The following meat hygiene directives are now available in HTML and PDF versions at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/eng/1331330793114/1331330868647 MHD 2012-18 Chapter 11 : Section 11.7.3 - United States The PDF version of directives should be used for maintaining print copies of the meat hygiene manual of procedures. _________________________________________________

The following is excerpted from a 17 May 2012 news release by Transport Canada.

The following is excerpted from a 17 May 2012 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today said in a speech to members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ottawa that Canada and the United States must deepen their own bilateral trade while also working together to pursue new opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region.

The following is from the 16 May 2012 edition of The Globe and Mail. Canadians are spending far more on goods in the U.S. than federal data suggest, raising the stakes for domestic retailers trying to find ways to draw customers back into their stores. As much as 8 to 10 per cent of consumer spending on a raft of products is flowing to retailers outside the border, according to estimates in a report being released today by BMO Nesbitt Burns. That compares to Statistics Canada data that say 4 per cent of retail spending is shifting outside the country.

The following is excerpted from a 16 May 2012 news release by Industry Canada. The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science and Technology, delivered a keynote address at the annual Research Money conference today. He outlined the Economic Action Plan 2012 initiatives that are aimed at bolstering the innovation performance of Canadian businesses.

The following is a 16 May 2012 news release by Export Development Canada. Alberta’s international exports are forecast to grow by 7 per cent this year and 6 per cent in 2013, surpassing CAD 100 billion next year, according to the Global Export Forecast released today by Export Development Canada (EDC).

Chapter 07 was published to add two new miscellaneous codes for the states of Idaho and New-York, and streamline the conditions for all origins for the end uses; "Further processing", "Repacking" and "Direct consumption" for the following HS code. 07.01.90.3000 - Potato - tuber (fresh). (Solanum tuberosum) New Miscellaneous codes: #873: From non-regulated areas for PCN in container weighing more than 50 kg #874: From non-regulated areas for PCN in container weighing less than 50 kg