Starting September 30, 2020, section 8.1 “Import permit” from the Terrestrial animal products and by-products: Import policy framework comes into effect. This change is not expected to impact import conditions …
A lawsuit was recently filed in the Court of International Trade (CIT) alleging that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) did not have the authority to levy duty …
On September 11th, The U.S. Department of Commerce published a final rule in the Federal Register modifying the requirements for obtaining steel licenses through the Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis …
Canada will retaliate within days against American aluminum tariffs, with plans to announce a series of counter-tariffs early next week. Officials in Ottawa and at the Canadian embassy in Washington confirmed previously …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that the APHIS Core program has been delayed until January of 2021. Additionally, a CSMS message …
On August 11th, CSMS 43633412 was issued offering guidance on the new marking rules for goods made in Hong Kong. This CSMS stated, “A transition period (45 days) will be …
The FDA Food Facility Biennial Registration is upon us again. Food facilities are required to renew their registration in every even numbered year between October 1st and December 31st. The …
Copper Pipe Fittings – Normal value and export price review The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today closed the record of the normal value and export price review of …
Any food, seed, or animal feed that is labelled organic is regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Producers of these products must be prepared to demonstrate that organic …
Extended labelling flexibility for certain prepackaged products On September 4, 2020, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) extended the enforcement flexibility related to certain labelling and packaging requirements for prepackaged …
The Consumer Products Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Office of Import Surveillance (EXIS) works directly with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to identify and examine imported shipments of consumer products. There …
The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the Holiday weekend: Peace Bridge Buffalo Saturday, September 5th – Closed Sunday, September 6th – 1:00 PM …
On September 1st, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes changed from 0702.00.40 to: 00.2010 – Greenhouse 00.2035 – Field grown cherry 00.2045 – Field grown grape 00.2065 – Field grown …
Wheat Gluten – Statement of Reasons (Initiation of Investigation) On August 14, 2020, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation respecting the dumping of wheat gluten from Australia, …
On August 11th, CSMS 43633412 was issued offering guidance on the new marking rules for goods made in Hong Kong. This CSMS stated, “A transition period (45 days) will be …
