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CBSA Single Window Initiative (SWI) Integrated Import Declaration (IID)

The Single Window Initiative (SWI) is a single point for advance reporting of import information to CBSA and is the result of consultations with the trade community to make border …



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Anti-dumping duties on tomatoes from Mexico 

The U.S. Department of Commerce notified Mexico of the intent to withdraw from the 2013 agreement suspending anti-dumping duties on tomatoes from Mexico.  Anti-dumping duty is an additional duty that …



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Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ) for Certain Steel Goods

Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ) for Certain Steel Goods This message pertains to imports of certain steel goods as listed in the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain …



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Safe Food for Canadians License Tutorial

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has shared a tutorial on the process for obtaining a license under the Safe Food for Canadians Act.  A French version is in the works …



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Provisional Safeguard Measures Imposed on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods

The following is available i n its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website CBSA has amended Customs Notice 18-17 to make reference to the Order Amending the Order …



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Application of Surtax Orders – Processing, Repairs, and Alterations

CBSA has provided clarification of previous information provided regarding the application of surtax to goods that were processed, repaired, or altered outside of Canada. Following is more detailed explanation to …



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CFIA – Updated information on food imports

Updated information on food imports New information for foreign businesses preparing foods for export to Canada can now be found on the Food imports webpage. The requirements for Non-resident importers …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet - Final Determination (Statement of Reasons) On January 22, 2019, the CBSA made a …



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Energy Efficiency Requirements for Battery Chargers

The following is provided by Natural Resources Canada. Energy Efficiency Requirements for Battery Chargers The questions asked of NRCan concerned docking cradles for laptop computers – are they considered battery …



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U.S.I.T.C. Posts 2019 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

After a delay due to the U.S. Federal Government shutdown, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has posted the 2019 Harmonized Tariff Schedule. We encourage our clients to periodically …



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U.S.I.T.C. issues CVD Order on Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet from China

On February 6th, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) published notice in the Federal Register ushering in the beginning of Countervailing Duty (CVD) assessment (C-570-074) on common alloy aluminum …



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ADD/CVD Petition Filed on Structural Steel from Canada, China, and Mexico

On Monday, The American Institute of Steel Construction, LLC filed antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) petitions on imports of certain fabricated structural steel from Canada, China and Mexico.  The …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following have been updated on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Certain Copper Pipe Fittings - Notice of Re-investigation The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated a re-investigation to …



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STOP! For Meat Inspection

If your company ships meat or products containing meat to the United States, please be sure to inform your carriers to stop for USDA meat inspection.  The Food Safety and …



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Tariff Heading 9813: Is a TIB right for me?

Tariff numbers that begin with 9813 cover the use of a TIB, or temporary import bond.  These tariff numbers aren’t used alone; they are what are considered a ‘dual tariff.’ …



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