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2027 CUSMA/USMCA Certification of Origin Renewal

To help ensure uninterrupted CUSMA/USMCA preferential tariff treatment for qualifying goods, please submit your updated 2027 Certificate(s) of Origin to the appropriate mailbox based on the destination of the goods: …



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REMINDER: Relief Available for New U.S. Counter-Tariffs

The Canadian government has extended the remission (tariff relief) measures currently available under the United States Surtax Remission Order to the new counter tariffs Existing remission measures will apply Any remission specific …



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Application Period Opened for the 2027 Calendar Year TRQs

Global Affairs Canada has opened the application period for the 2027 calendar year TRQs for dairy, poultry and eggs, starting on October 1, 2026, with a deadline of November 15, …



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MANDATORY Aluminum Reporting EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 01 2026

MANDATORY RELEASE DATA FOR IMPORTATION OF ALUMINUM PRODUCTS As of October 1, 2026, Canadian importers of aluminum products covered by General Import Permit (GIP) No. 83 will have new reporting …



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Customs User Fee Adjustments Effective October 1, 2026

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced inflation-based adjustments to customs user fees that will take effect on October 1, 2026. Among the changes, the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) …



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Stay Informed: Register for CBP CSMS Messages

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regularly issues Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) notices to communicate important trade updates, including tariff changes, regulatory requirements, system updates, enforcement actions, and other …



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Harmonized System Update 2624

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2624, which includes updates related to Section 338 duties on Canadian imports and certain import bans. Importers should …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Updates concerning anti-dumping and countervailing duties. Notice of expiry of order: Photovoltaic modules and laminates Anti-Dumping and countervailing duties concerning photovoltaic modules and laminates originating in or exported from China, …



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Feedback on U.S. Pet Food Import Requirements

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing updates to the import requirements for commercial shipments of heat-treated pet food products from the United States. We are seeking feedback from …



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Second Quarter of the Steel TRQs Opened for Second Year

Please be advised that the tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for steel goods administered under the Amended Surtax Order will transition to the second quarter of the second year on September …



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MANDATORY Aluminum Reporting EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 01 2026

MANDATORY RELEASE DATA FOR IMPORTATION OF ALUMINUM PRODUCTS Starting October 1, 2026, Canadian importers of aluminum products covered by General Import Permit (GIP) No. 83 will have new reporting requirements. …



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Temporary CFIA Import Requirements for U.S. Romaine Lettuce Effective September 24, 2026

Due to previous foodborne E. coli outbreaks associated with U.S. romaine lettuce, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has implemented temporary Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) licence conditions for the …



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FDA Import Alerts

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regularly updates its Import Alerts, which identify products, manufacturers, or importers that may be subject to Detention Without Physical Examination (DWPE). Trade and …



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Register for NCSD Educational Webinars

The National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD), Office of Trade, continues its free 2026 educational webinar series, “Future of Trade: Innovation and Emerging Technology.” Registration is now open for the September 2026 sessions, with …



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Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Updates

On September 16, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) posted the latest Antidumping and Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD) messages issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce. These updates provide revised instructions affecting certain …



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