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APHIS to begin Lacey Act phase VII enforcement – Now Effective

The US Department of Agriculture’s APHIS branch is set to begin enforcement of the Lacey Act Phase VII beginning on December 1st, 2024.  This phase includes all remaining plant product …



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APHIS Implements Import Restrictions on Canada due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza – New Ontario Zones Added

USDA’s APHIA has updated its list of zones in Canada that are subject to import restrictions of certain avian commodities.  The current list includes zones in four Canadian provinces. PCZ-241 …



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Informed Compliance Publication: U.S. Rules of Origin

As part of our continuing series covering the U.S. Customs Informed Compliance publications, we would like to cover the Rules of Origin. This publication discusses free trade agreements and the …



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CFIA – Amendments to fish import inspection fees

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published amendments to the fish import inspection fees in Part 16 of the CFIA Fees Notice to introduce a single fee for all …



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Government of Canada announces border security exercises with provinces and territories

The following is provided by the Government of Canada David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, announced the launch of a series of Government of Canada-led exercises with provincial and territorial …



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CBSA – Trade Compliance Verifications

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced the latest Trade compliance verification priorities as of January 2025. Listed below are some of the new compliance priorities: • Verifications on …



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CBSA’s CARM self-help feature

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CBSA has created an interactive tool to find answers to the most common questions about registering your business in …



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APHIS Implements Import Restrictions on Canada due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

USDA’s APHIA has updated its list of zones in Canada that are subject to import restrictions of certain avian commodities.  The current list includes zones in four Canadian provinces. PCZ-241 …



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APHIS to begin Lacey Act phase VII enforcement – Effective December 1st, 2024

The US Department of Agriculture’s APHIS branch is set to begin enforcement of the Lacey Act Phase VII beginning on December 1st, 2024.  This phase includes all remaining plant product …



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EDI & Portals Monthly Scheduled Maintenance Outage for 2025

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Scheduled Maintenance Outages for 2025 Clients using Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) along with the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) …



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CBSA – CARM PORTAL Scheduled Maintenance JAN 03/04 2025

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CARM Scheduled Maintenance Due to system maintenance activities, the CARM Client Portal, CAD EDI, CAD API, Tariff, Duty & …



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Anti-Dumping Injury Inquiries – Carbon Steel Welded Pipe

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal conducted an expiry review of concerning the dumping and subsidizing of certain carbon steel welded pipe originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of …



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Wheat and Barley First-Come, First-Served Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ)

The utilzation levels for Wheat and Barley First-Come, First-Served Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ) have been updated on the Global Affairs Canada website for the period August 01, 2024 through July …



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Federal Government Cabinet Shuffle

Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada announced key changes to the Cabinet including: • Anita Anand moves to Transport and Internal Trade, bringing her experience from previous cabinet roles to …



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2024 FDA Food Facility Biennial Registration Renewal Period Currently Open, Ends December 31

Section 415 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) requires food facilities that are required to register with FDA to renew such registrations …



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