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Declaring Canadian Food Inspection Agency regulated goods as ‘Canadian Goods Returning’

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). This is to inform commercial importers and customs brokers of updated guidance that has recently been made available on …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Certain Carbon Steel Fasteners - Notice of Re-investigation The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has  initiated a re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices respecting certain carbon steel fasteners …



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CITT Publishes Report on Steel Safeguards

This message is to inform you that, today, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal published its findings and recommendations following its inquiry into safeguard measures on certain steel goods. As a …



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Safeguard Inquiry into the Importation of Certain Steel Goods

On October 10, 2018, Her Excellency the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance, pursuant to paragraph 20(a) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, directed the Canadian …



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Changes to Canada’s import requirements for live Koi carp from the U.S.

Please be advised that as of April 15, 2019, all imports of live Koi carp (Cyprinus carpio koi) for aquarium and outdoor holding unit end uses from the U.S. will …



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ADD/CVD Investigation: Wooden Cabinets & Vanities from China

On March 26, 2019, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated its anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing (CV) duty investigations on wooden cabinets, vanities, and components China. This means that Commerce is …



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TSCA Required on Certain Wood Products

Importers of certain types of composite wood products will need to certify that their imported products comply with the formaldehyde emissions standards under the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Toxic …



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U.S. Customs & Border Protection begins use of new Form 5106: Create/Update Importer Identity

On March 17th, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) began using its new version of the Form 5106. This form is most often used when a company’s name or address …



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Businesses with expiring meat permissions need SFCR licence

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) meat permissions issued to businesses, under the now-repealed Meat Inspection Regulations, will expire on March 31, 2019.  These businesses will need a Safe Food …



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Businesses with expiring dairy permissions need SFCR licence

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) dairy permissions issued to businesses, under the now-repealed Dairy Inspection Regulations, will expire on March 31, 2019.  These businesses will need a Safe Food …



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Record Keeping Requirements in Canada

Importers including non-resident importers are obligated to maintain records pertaining to goods imported into Canada. Regulations specify that every person who is required to keep records in respect of commercial goods …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Oil Country Tubular Goods and Seamless Casing – Notice of Conclusion of Normal Value and Export Price Review The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a normal value …



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Upcoming changes to energy efficiency requirements for EPS

External power supplies Amendment 14 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations was published in Canada Gazette Part II and modifies the requirements for external power supplies (EPS).  Attached you will find …



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Updates to the CFIA Fish List

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has added or modified the common names for the following fish species within the CFIA Fish List: Bathynomus giganteus Bohadschia …



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U.S. Customs Plans to Issue Penalties for ISF-5 Noncompliance

On March 15th, U.S. Customs and Border Protection  enforcement of mandatory ISF-5 filing for shipments that dock in the United States and move in bond to Canada and Mexico. U.S. Customs …



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