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Mexico Tomato Anti-Dumping Duty Bond Impact

The ripple effects of antidumping duties on tomatoes will impact all companies that are involved in the industry.  We would like to remind importers of customs bond requirements and the …



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U.S. Customs CSMS Messaging to Undergo Changes

U.S. Customs (CBP) issued CSMS message 19-000309 alerting stakeholders that the current CSMS messaging platform discontinued and messaging will move to a new platform.  CBP notes that the overall impact …



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Excise and GST/HST News

Excise and GST/HST News – No. 106



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Surtax Remissions

The Department of Finance had advised that with the surtaxes on imports of U.S. products now repealed, the Government will no longer accepting requests for remission.  However, all requests for …



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CN 19-12, Courier Low Value Shipment Program Redesign

Customs Notice CN19-12, Courier Low Value Shipment Program Redesign The purpose of this notice is to advise that effective June 3, 2019, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has placed …



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Moving Forward with Amendments 16 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations

This is to inform you that Amendment 16 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations has been published in the Canada Gazette, Part II.  This is a significant milestone for Natural Resources …



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U.S. Surtax remissions

The Department of Finance had advised that with the surtaxes on imports of U.S. products now repealed, the Government will no longer accepting requests for remission.  However, all requests for …



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Canada to require Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) in 2021

The following is available in its entirety on Canadian Shipper.com. Canada to require ELDs in 2021 Canada’s long-awaited electronic logging device (ELD) rule has been published, which the Canadian Trucking …



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Refunds of Safeguard Surtax

CBSA has advised that Detailed Adjustment Statements (DASs) will be issued for refunds of the safeguard surtax.  Refunds are automatic and a B2 is not required. If an adjustment has …



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Temporary Imports: Statement of Use Requirements

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule United States (HTSUS) and Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations allow for the temporary import, under bond, of merchandise entering into the United States …



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Section 301 Duties: Update

On Monday, U.S. Customs released CSMS message 19-000296 extending the window for goods that were exported to the United States, directly from China, prior to May 10th.   These goods would …



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Food Safety Modernization Act FAQ from the FDA

This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document published for produce safety regulations. This FAQ includes common questions that the FDA has …



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Access to TRQ Allocations (Steel)

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has agreed with the CSCB’s request to allow customs brokers the ability to view their clients’ TRQ allocations. In order for this to happen, the importer …



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Moving Forward with Amendment 15 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations

The following is provided by Natural Resources Canada. This is to inform you that Amendment 15 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations has been published in the Canada Gazette, Part II.  …



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Changes in the regulation of nitrification and urease inhibitors

Nitrification and urease inhibitors imported into or sold in Canada are now subject to registration as supplements under the Fertilizers Act and Fertilizers Regulations, administered by the Canadian Food Inspection …



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