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“Product of Canada” and “Made in Canada” labelling consultation

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is consulting with Canadians on proposed changes to the guidelines for “Product of Canada” and “Made in Canada” food labelling claims. Agriculture and Agri-food Canada …



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Remission Applications on Goods Subject to Countermeasures

The Department of Finance has confirmed that they are no longer accepting remission applications on goods previously subject to countermeasures. Additional text is available on Finance’s website



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ILWU to take “Limited job action” today at GCT Deltaport and Vanterm

ILWU to take “Limited job action” today at GCT Deltaport and Vanterm The International Longshore and Warehouse Union – Canada ( ILWU – Canada ) issued a notice Sunday indicating …



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Section 232 and Section 301 News Roundup

The past two weeks have been a whirlwind of trade news surrounding the additional duties the U.S. government has levied on imports.  Willson International’s U.S. Regulatory team has been fielding …



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FDA Hours: Memorial Day Weekend

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the Holiday weekend: Peace Bridge Buffalo Saturday, May 25th – CLOSED Sunday, May 26th – 1:00 PM …



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Customs Notice 19-09 (Repeal of the United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum)) – Confirmation of Date

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)  has confirmed the May 19th date referred to in Customs Notice 19-09 is the date of release. That is, goods previously subject to surtax under …



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Repeal of the United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum) and United States Surtax Order (Other Goods)

In follow-up to the Joint Statement by Canada and the United States on Section 232 Duties on Steel and Aluminum, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has now issued a customs notice …



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Canada and the United States agree to eliminate tariffs on steel and aluminum related to Section 232

Joint Statement by Canada and the United States on Section 232 Duties on Steel and Aluminum After extensive discussions on trade in steel and aluminum covered by the action taken …



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Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods (Final Safeguards)

The Final Safeguards Order applies to Heavy Plate and Stainless Steel Wire (goods) imported from all countries except for: a) goods originating in Canada; b) goods originating in Chile, Columbia, …



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Certain Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate, Notice of Initiation of Expiry Review Investigation

On May 9, 2019, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), initiated an expiry review concerning the dumping of hot rolled carbon steel plate originating in or exported from Brazil, Denmark, …



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What we heard in the Fertilizers Regulations consultations

Did you participate in Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s consultation on proposed changes to the Fertilizers Regulations earlier this year? The What We Heard Report is now available online. What we …



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Customs Notice 19-05 – Clarification

Customs Notice 19-05 advised of increases to specific AMPS contraventions, taking effect on April 1, 2019.  CBSA has since clarified that any penalty that is issued on or after April …



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Government of Canada announces new Administrative Monetary Penalties for companies that break federal food safety rules

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) of up to $15,000 can now be issued for violations by food businesses that threaten food safety and …



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China Tariffs: Section 301 Frequently Asked Questions

Section 301 Background: Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) initiated an investigation to determine whether China’s acts, policies, and practices related …



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Mexico Tomato Anti-Dumping Duty Case Numbers & Bond Impact

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) had notified the trade of the latest developments in the assessment of anti-dumping (AD) duty on tomatoes grown in Mexico and sold into the …



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