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Anti Dumping Duties

Notice of conclusion of administrative review: Carbon Steel Fasteners – Katsuhana Fasteners Corp. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded an administrative review to determine normal values and export …



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FDA updates Their Cosmetics Direct Portal

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented updates to its Cosmetics Direct electronic submission portal, along with revisions to supporting materials and the user guide. These enhancements 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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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Establishing a Business Account

Importers should begin preparing now for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) eFiling requirements that take effect on July 8, 2026. The CPSC has established an online product registry …



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Updated: Customs Notice 25-05: China Surtax Remission Order

The purpose of this Customs Notice is to advise of the China Surtax Remission Order (2024) (the Order), effective January 31, 2025, which allows for the relief of surtaxes paid …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Expiry Review (Wheat Gluten)

On March 2, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an expiry concerning the dumping of wheat gluten originating in or exported from Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Preliminary Determination (Thermoformed Molded Fibre Tableware)

The Canada Border Services Agency has issued a preliminary determination related to the dumping and subsidizing respecting thermoformed molded fibre tableware originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of …



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Customs Notice 26-02: Administration of Surtax on Imports of Certain Steel Goods Remission Order 2025

The Government of Canada established tariff-rate quotas (TRQs), for the imports of certain steel mill products. A surtax of 50 per cent applies to imports that exceed the allocated TRQs …



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Customs Notice 26-05: Permit requirement to import Chinese-made electric vehicles to Canada

As of March 1, 2026 a shipment-specific import permit issued by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) will be required to import these goods into Canada. Importers can apply to GAC for …



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Updated: Customs Notice 25-05: China Surtax Remission Order

The purpose of this Customs Notice is to advise of the China Surtax Remission Order (2024) (the Order), effective January 31, 2025, which allows for the relief of surtaxes paid …



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Take Advantage of Your Own ACE Portal Account

An ACE Portal account with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provides importers with increased visibility into their U.S. import activity. Through the portal, account holders can easily monitor entry …



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Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order

Effective December 26, 2025, certain steel derivative goods imported into Canada are subject to a surtax in the amount of 25% of the value for duty in accordance with the …



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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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Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Messages

U.S. Customs and Border Protection updated its website on February 25, 2026, to include the latest antidumping and countervailing duty messages issued by the Department of Commerce. The messages are …



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CBP Issues Guidance on Section 122 Duties

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has released CSMS Message #67844987 providing detailed guidance on the implementation of additional duty rates under Section 122. The notice outlines applicable exemptions, the proper …



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