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Section 232 and 301 Tariff Not Expected to be Lifted

This week, President Trump was asked if he would be interested in lifting, even temporarily, the Section 232 and/or the 301 tariffs amid the coronavirus crisis.  He responded, “China is …



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Changes in Requesting an Extension to the 90-day Period to Submit Corrections Customs Notice 20-09

CN 20-09, Changes in Requesting an Extension to the 90-day Period to Submit Corrections Customs Notice 20-09 1. The purpose of this notice is to advise you that effective immediately, …



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March 18, 2020 COVID-19 CBSA Commercial & Trade Update

COVID-19 Daily Commercial Update to Industry – Stakeholders Canada Border Services Agency key message is “Borders remain open and commercial operations are ‘business as usual’” 1. Borders remain open for …



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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Information for industry – CFIA

Notice to industry regulated by the CFIA In recent days, the CFIA has received many requests from industry to have its inspectors and officials sign various documents, such as Visitor …



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March 17, 2020 COVID-19 CBSA Commercial & Trade Update

COVID-19 Daily Commercial Update to Industry – Stakeholders Canada Border Services Agency key message is “Borders remain open and commercial operations are ‘business as usual’”. What We Are Looking Into? …



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CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM)

What is CARM? CARM is a large multi-year project that began in 2016 with the implementation of the Accounts Receivable Ledger (ARL). Once completely implemented CARM is intended to: • …



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COVID-19 Announcement from the Canadian International Trade Tribunal

Following is an announcement from the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) regarding COVID-19: English Français  



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Canada Ratifies CUSMA Trade Deal with U.S. and Mexico

On March 13, 2020, Bill C-4 (Canada US Mexico Agreement) passed through both the House of Commons and the Senate.  It is anticipated to receive Royal Assent shortly. Once the …



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SIMA Registry temporary delivery changes (CBSA)

In response to the current pandemic situation, while ensuring the ongoing delivery of our services, we would like to advise you of the following. The SIMA Registry and Disclosure Unit …



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March 16, 2020 – COVID-19 CBSA Commercial & Trade Update (CBSA)

COVID-19 Daily Commercial Update to Industry - Stakeholders Canada Border Services Agency key message is “Borders remain open and commercial operations are ‘business as usual’”. The CBSA will issue shortly a …



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Single Window Initiative (SWI), Integrated Import Declaration (IID) and Health Canada – What’s My Part?

Effective April 1, 2020 all Pre-Arrival Release (PARS) requests with regulated goods for Participating Government Agencies (PGAs) must be submitted via the Single Window Initiative (SWI).  SWI dramatically changes how …



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Excise Duty Rates Increase as of April 1, 2020

As of April 1, 2020 the excise duty rates will increase on spirits, wine, beer, tobacco products and cannabis products based on changes to the Consumer Price Index. For details, please …



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EICS Bulletin – Import Monitoring Program

The Trade and Export Controls Bureau of Global Affairs Canada is responsible for administering the Steel and Aluminum Import Monitoring Programs.  These programs monitor data related to steel and aluminum …



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ISF & Ocean Shipments: What you need to know

Regardless if the final destination is the United States or Canada, if your ocean shipment is docking in the United States then an ISF (Importer Security Filing) must be filed …



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Right to Make Entry: CBP Trade Priority

U.S. Customs has made the topic of “right to make entry” a trade priority in recent years.  The right to make entry is held only by the importer of record.  …



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