Message to On-Line Brokers

Subject: Item 194 Frozen Pork - Order Amending the Import Control List and Repealing the European Union Surtax Order

This message applies to imports of frozen pork from the European Union falling under tariff item No. 0203.29.00 of the Customs Tariff.

The purpose of this message is to inform importers of the July 29, 2011 Order Amending the Import Control List and Repealing the European Union Surtax Order. Item 194 - frozen pork from the European Union as specified in the Surtax Order has been removed from the Import Control List and the European Union Surtax Order has been repealed.

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada will no longer require import permits for imports of frozen pork, falling under tariff item no. 0203.29.00, and Canada Border Services Agency will no longer be applying the surtax effective July 29, 2011.

For more information explaining this action see Notice to Importers No. 797.

Requests for additional information should be addressed to Lynn Matthew at 613-944-1807 or email: lynn.matthew@international.gc.ca.