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USTR Begins Section 301 Investigations- Forced Labor – 60 Countries

The U.S. Trade Representative has announced an investigation under Section 301 (b) of the Trade Act of 1974 into the failure of 60 countries to prohibit the importation of goods …



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USTR Begins Section 301 Investigations – China, EU, and 14 Other Countries

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced an investigation under Section 301 (b) of the Trade Act of 1974 focused on structural excess capacity and production across manufacturing sectors. The investigation …



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NCSD Educational Webinars

The National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD), Office of Trade, will be presenting webinars focused on Future of Trade: Innovation and Emerging Technology. The educational series will run from March through …



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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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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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Consultation on proposed changes to the Beef grade requirements

On March 3, 2026, the Canadian Beef Grading Agency (CBGA) launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the Beef grade requirements. To learn more about the proposed changes and …



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Governments of Canada and Ontario partner to support workers impacted by tariffs and global market shifts

Workers whose jobs have been directly or indirectly impacted by global tariffs will receive support to help them adapt, retrain, and succeed, through a joint tariff-response initiative announced today by …



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Opening of the Fourth Quarter for Steel TRQs on March 26, 2026

Please be advised that the tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for steel goods administered under the Amended Surtax Order will transition to the fourth quarter on March 26, 2026. As set …



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Notification of the Steel Derivative Remission Order

The Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order entered into force on February 24, 2026 and published in the March 11, 2026, edition of Part II of the Canada Gazette. The …



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Customs Notice 25-19: United States Surtax Remission Order (2025)

This Notice was recently updated March 6, 2026. The Order provides relief for goods that are used in Canadian manufacturing, processing and food and beverage packaging, and for those used …



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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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