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Mexico Tomato Antidumping Duty – UPDATE

Overview The United States Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced the intent to terminate the 2013 Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico.  This means that if an agreement is …



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Reminder: Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Change for Cucumbers!

As a reminder, on May 1st, the seasonal tariff number for cucumbers changed from 0707.00.4000 to 0707.00.5010 (Greenhouse grown) or 0707.00.5090 (field grown).  This tariff number is effective until June …



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CFIA – New Administrative Monetary Penalties

The Government of Canada is committed to maintaining a strong food safety system.  Today, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) of up to $15,000 …



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Simplified plant import permit application process

Beginning June 1, 2019, importers applying for an import permit under the Plant Protection Act can submit their application electronically to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, without having to submit a hard …



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Dairy Export Certificates will be added to My CFIA

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Beginning in June 2019, Dairy Export Certificates will be available through My CFIA. Benefits of requesting an export certificate …



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Notice to Importers – Steel Goods

Global Affairs Canada has posted Notice to Importers No. 944. This notice informs importers of the procedures governing the administration of provisional safeguards, in the form of tariff rate quotas …



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Final Safeguards to be Imposed to Protect Canadian Steel Workers

On April 29, 2019, the Government of Canada announced its’ intent to enact final safeguards on these two categories of steel (heavy plate and stainless steel wire). In response to …



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FDA Food Facility Registration

Food facilities are required to renew their registration in every even numbered year between October 1st and December 31st.   The owner, operator, or agent in charge of the facility can …



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USDA APHIS CORE on the Horizon for 2019-2020

At the National Customs Broker’s and Freight Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) national conference this week, a USDA representative stated that the timeline of implementation for the USDA program commonly …



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Anti-Dumping Duties Possible on Mexico Tomatoes – UPDATE

The U.S. Department of Commerce notified Mexico of the intent to withdraw from the 2013 agreement suspending antidumping duties on tomatoes from Mexico. At this point, withdrawal from the suspension …



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Copper Tube – Notice of Expiry Decision

Copper Tube - Notice of Expiry Review Decision The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an expiry review investigation to determine whether the expiry of the findings is likely to result …



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Surtax and CITT Recommendations

Recent reports have correctly stated that surtax on certain goods will continue to apply on goods released up to and including on April 28th 2019.  However, the CITT made recommendations …



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Steel, Aluminum and Other Goods Subject to Remission of Countermeasures – Revised

Customs Notice 18-16, dated October 11, 2018, provided details of the United States Surtax Remission Order, 2018-1272, that allowed the remission of surtax on certain goods.  The remission order listed …



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CPTPP Declarations of Origin from Vietnam

Some exporters from Vietnam are using a formal declaration of origin that does not comply with Annex 3-B of the CPTPP.  In most cases, this is due to the fact …



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United States Surtax Remission Order 18-1272 – Update

The United States Surtax Remission Order 18-1272, published in October 2018, provided a remission of surtax on the following items: For goods in Schedule 1, relief is granted for an …



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