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Section 232 Steel & Aluminum Duty – Rates double for Turkey Origin

CSMS 18-000477 has been issued in accordance with the Presidential Proclamation signed on Friday. This officially doubles the Section 232 duty rates for steel and aluminum manufactured in Turkey as …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Carbon Steel Welded Pipe

Carbon Steel Welded Pipe – Statement of Reasons The Canada Border Services Agency initiated an investigation on July 20, 2018, respecting the alleged injurious dumping of certain carbon steel welded …



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Important regulatory information on small containers of architectural coatings

Environment and Climate Change Canada have sent the following message regarding the manufacture, import or sale of architectural coating products, such as paints, stains, varnishes, lacquers and other types of …



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Retaliatory Tariffs – Surtax Payable Twice

Canada Border Services Agency has provided a response to the following question. Can the same goods be subject to surtax more than once? For example, goods that are imported into …



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CBP Fees increased October 1st, 2018

Pursuant to the General Notice (83 FRN 37509) published August 1, 2018, various changes to user fees within the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) of 1985 will take effect …



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This Week’s U.S & China Trade Developments

On July 6th, the United States began collecting 25 percent tariffs on 818 different classifications of goods that were made in China.  These tariffs have an annual trade value of …



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Section 301 – US China Tariffs

Section 301 FAQ 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, …



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Proposed CCPSA General Prohibition Enforcement Webinars

The Consumer Product Safety Program of Health Canada wishes to introduce a new approach to communicate with stakeholders about its compliance and enforcement activities under the General Prohibition provisions of the …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Oil Country Tubular Goods - Notice of Initiation of Normal Value Review (CITRA TURBINDO) The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated a normal value review to update the normal values …



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CBP Publishes “What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: Customs Value”

The US Customs & Border Protection website contains many valuable resources for importers, exporters, and the trade community.  The Willson US Transition Team receives many inquiries in any given week. …



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TSCA Required on Composite Wood Products in March 2019

Beginning on March 22nd, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin requiring the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) certification for all imports of composite wood products entering the …



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USDA Changes Requirements for Chrysanthemums from Canada – UPDATE!

This week, it came to our attention that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) had changed the requirements for the entry of chrysanthemums grown in Canada. The Plants for …



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US Customs Issues Guidance on US Goods Returning Duty-Free

US Customs issued CSMS message 17-000046 clarifying the documentation requirements for the claim of US Goods Returning under tariff code 9801.00.10.  At the heart of the changes, 9801.00.10 will apply …



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FDA Releases “Small Entity Compliance Guide” for FSMA Deadlines

The Food and Drug Administration released a “Small Entity Compliance Guide” to assist small businesses remain compliant with the extended deadlines for the Food Safety Modernization Act. This document touches …



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FDA Releases Updated Small Business Guide for Food Facility Registration

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released an updated ‘Small Entity Compliance Guide” to help businesses comply with food facility registration requirements.  This explains which types of facilities are …



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