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Updates Related to Tariff Classification, Origin Declaration, and Trade Chain Security

Memorandum D10-15-29: Tariff classification of suitcases, handbags, backpacks (rucksacks) and travelling-bags of heading 42.02 This D-memo has been updated to reflect accessibility and plain language considerations. Definitions have been added …



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Revised Tariff Rate Quota: Available for Additional Steel Items

The Order Amending the Surtax on Imports of Certain Steel Goods Remission Order, 2025 has been updated and could impact Canadian imports related to tariff rate quota (TRQ) applicable to imports …



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Order Amending the Surtax on Imports of Certain Steel Goods Remission Order, 2025 (Tariff Rate Quota)

Changes have been made to the Order Amending the Surtax on Imports of Certain Steel Goods Remission Order, 2025 that could impact your Canadian imports related to tariff rate quota …



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CBP CAPE Launch: What Importers Should Know Before Filing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched Phase 1 of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE), a new ACE functionality designed to process refunds of duties imposed …



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Take Advantage of Your Own ACE Portal Account

An ACE Portal account with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provides importers with increased visibility into their U.S. import activity. Through the portal, account holders can easily monitor entry …



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CAPE – Phase 1

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched Phase 1 of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool in ACE on April 20, 2026. CBP has issued a …



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Reminder – Remission Available Related to Surtax Orders

The Remission Order(s) allows the relief of surtaxes paid or payable, on imported goods to Canada pursuant to the applicable Order. Relief is case sensitive and the imported goods must …



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Notice of Expiry Review – Concrete Reinforcing Bar

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will initiate an expiry, concerning the dumping of hot-rolled deformed steel concrete reinforcing bar in straight lengths or coils, commonly identified as rebar, in various …



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Notice of Initiation of Expiry Review Investigation: Whole Potatoes

On April 1, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), initiated an expiry concerning the dumping of certain whole potatoes exported from the United States of America, for use or …



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Prime Minister Carney announces new Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations

Canada’s new government is forging a new economic and security relationship with the United States. Prime Minister Carney has secured the best deal of any major U.S. trading partner – …



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Notice of initiation of investigations: Steel Racks (RACK 2026 IN)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on April 20, 2026, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of steel racks originating in or …



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Minister of Finance requests safeguard inquiry into imports of certain wood products

In response to a formal request from the Canadian Wood Products Alliance, the government has directed the Canadian International Trade Tribunal to conduct an inquiry on global imports of solid …



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REMINDER!! Global Affairs Canada – Broadcast Message – Public Consultations – Proposed Regulatory Changes to Collect Country of Smelt and Cast Information under the Aluminum Import Monitoring Program

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has proposed regulatory changes to the General Import Permit No. 83 to require importers to provide country of smelt and cast (CSC) information for applicable aluminum …



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Reminder: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Establishing a Business Account

Importers should begin preparing now for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) eFiling requirements taking effect July 8, 2026. The new CPSC online product registry will streamline storage and …



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CAPE for IEEPA Refunds

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that Phase 1 of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool will be deployed in ACE on April 20, 2026. …



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