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CBSA D: Memorandum Updates

Memorandum D9-1-7: Used or Second-hand Mattresses and Materials Therefrom This Memorandum provides information how to import second-hand mattresses and materials therefrom. Memorandum D1-2-1 Special Services This Memorandum outlines the conditions …



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Tariff Response: Government of Canada invests close to $64M to help SMEs in steel sector overcome current challenges

The federal government has announced a total of $63,969,920 in financial assistance for 99 Quebec SMEs in the metal processing industry affected by tariffs. This funding will help them overcome …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Statement of reasons—Final determination: Oil Country Tubular Goods 5 (OCTG5 2025 IN) The Canada Border Services Agency made a final determination respecting the dumping of certain oil country tubular goods …



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Reminder: Remission Available for Surtax Orders

The Remission Order(s) allows the relief of surtaxes paid or payable, on imported goods to Canada pursuant to the applicable Order. Relief is case sensitive and the imported goods must …



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Global Affairs Canada: Public Consultations on Proposed Smelt and Cast Reporting for Aluminum Imports

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has proposed regulatory changes to the General Import Permit No. 83 to require importers to provide country of smelt and cast (CSC) information for applicable aluminum …



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U.S. Administration Adjusts Section 232 Tariffs for Steel, Aluminum, and Copper

On April 2, President Trump signed a proclamation modifying Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper. It also sets updated rules for calculating Section 232 metals tariffs, detailing how …



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Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Messages

U.S. Customs and Border Protection updated its website on March 31, 2026, to include the latest antidumping and countervailing duty messages issued by the Department of Commerce. The messages are …



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Electronic Refunds FAQs Now Available

February 6th, 2026 was the effective date for all refunds being issued electronically via ACH. US Customs has provided resources on ACE Portal and ACH Refunds FAQs. It is strongly …



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Modernized ACE Portal Account Application Now Available

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released a modernized ACE Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal) account application, introducing a digital web form designed to improve the account setup process. …



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Customs Notice 26-07: Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order

The Order provides relief for goods that are used in public health, public safety, and national security; health care; wind towers; and all goods as listed in schedule 1 of …



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Import Requirements Update – Playground Modules and Prefabricated Kits

The CFIA is informing importers of playground modules (HS 9506.99), prefabricated building kits (including saunas, HS 9406.10) with wooden components of important changes made to import requirements for these products. …



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Minister of Finance requests safeguard inquiry into imports of canned and frozen vegetables, prioritizes request for inquiry on wood products

In response to a formal request from the Canadian Association of Vegetable Growers and Processors, the government has directed the Canadian International Trade Tribunal to conduct an inquiry on global …



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Notice to industry: Update to the List of Primary Fertilizer and Supplement Materials

Please be advised that the List of Primary Fertilizer and Supplement Materials has been updated, and a notice to industry outlining the updates and the associated transition period has been …



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CBSA D-Memorandum updates

Memorandum D10-13-1: Tariff Classification of Goods This memorandum explains the methodology for classifying goods in the schedule to the Customs Tariff Act (Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff, often referred …



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CAPE Program Update: Entry Restrictions, Validation Periods, and Filing Strategy

On March 31, 2026, CBP provided the Court of International Trade with a status update on the development of the CAPE program and its approach to refund administration. Based on …



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