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.’ …

In a letter to US Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, several US Senators have requested that the USDA begins to actively work to prevent fraudulent organic imports in the …

Peace Bridge Buffalo Monday July 3rd – 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM Tuesday, July 4th – 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM Lewiston Bridge Monday July 3rd – 8:00 AM to …

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. CN 17-20, Update – Deconsolidation Notice – Paper Options for Warehouse Operations, Terminal Operators and Freight …

Regulatory amendments published in the Canada Gazette, Part II, made eManifest requirements legally binding and a voluntary compliance period is in effect for freight forwarders to transmit advance electronic house …

Importers with their own account security or those who are under the GST Direct Payment Option can now make their monthly payments online through CIBC (in addition to Scotiabank, TD, …

After a May 2016 decision to begin enforcement of new labeling requirements, the FDA has determined that the enforcement dates will be postponed until “a later time.”  Initially, small business …

Trade show season presents a number of unique challenges for importers and exporters.  Of course, you have goods that you don’t normally ship, but you also need to know how …

This is the time of year when companies are preparing to be an exhibitor at a trade show in the United States.  So, before you load those skids, here are …

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. CN 17-19, System Outages, Interim Measures and Issuance of ACI Penalties to Highway Carriers The Advance …

The Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement received Royal Assent on June 1, 2017.  Information about the agreement is available on Global Affairs Canada’s website.  The implementation date has not been …

The following have been updated on the Canada Border Services Agency website. D2-6-3, Disposition of Alcoholic Beverages This memorandum explains the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) procedures regarding the disposition …

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal gives notice that it has initiated a preliminary injury inquiry to determine whether the evidence discloses a reasonable indication that the alleged injurious dumping of carbon …

A common misconception is that goods, when returning to the US from Canada, are eligible for NAFTA.  That is not the case. Rather, these goods may be eligible for US …

This week, US Customs and Border Protection Published an article covering a very popular topic: Free trade eligibility.  Many resident and non-resident importers claim duty free status, but sometimes eligibility …