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Anti-Dumping Duties

Updates concerning anti-dumping and countervailing duties. Tribunal Continues Order in Part—Oil Country Tubular Goods from Chinese Taipei, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Türkiye, Ukraine and Vietnam Notice of extension of …



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U.S. Surtax Refunds: Understanding Remission Claims

Generally, the goods covered by headings 9817.00.50 and 9817.00.60, HTSUS are articles which are used for agricultural purposes, but which are not already classified under a duty-free agricultural provision. These …



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CAPE Phase 3 Access Opens for Plaintiffs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched CAPE Phase 3 access to eligible Tranche 3 plaintiffs. Importers who filed litigation and whose attorneys certified their importer of record numbers …



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CBP Updates Import Requirements for Potatoes from Prince Edward Island

Effective October 5, 2026, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced updated entry requirements for potatoes originating from Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada. The changes are outlined in …



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REMINDER: Application Period for the 2027 Calendar Year TRQs Opened

Global Affairs Canada has opened the application period for the 2027 calendar year TRQs for dairy, poultry and eggs, starting on October 1, 2026, with a deadline of November 15, …



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REMINDER: Mandatory Aluminum Reporting IS NOW IN EFFECT

MANDATORY RELEASE DATA FOR IMPORTATION OF ALUMINUM PRODUCTS As of October 1, 2026, Canadian importers of aluminum products covered by General Import Permit (GIP) No. 83 will have new reporting …



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REMINDER: Global Affairs Canada Monthly Review of Aluminum and Steel Imports

Global Affairs Canada reviews importer data with regards to quantity and value for duty declared on the Commercial Accounting Document (CAD). For imports of aluminum products, CLS, CS2, and CRC …



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REMINDER: Refund of U.S. Surtaxes Paid on Imports Into Canada

Importers may make a claim for remission to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness within two years after the date of importation. If you’ve paid surtaxes and believe …



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REMINDER: Relief Available for New U.S. Counter-Tariffs

The Canadian government has extended the remission (tariff relief) measures currently available under the United States Surtax Remission Order to the new counter tariffs Existing remission measures will apply Any remission specific …



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REMINDER: Opening of the Second Quarter of the Steel TRQs, Year 2

Please be advised that the tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for steel goods administered under the Amended Surtax Order transitioned to the second quarter of the second year on September 30, …



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2027 CUSMA/USMCA Certification of Origin Renewal

To help ensure uninterrupted CUSMA/USMCA preferential tariff treatment for qualifying goods, please submit your updated 2027 Certificate(s) of Origin to the appropriate mailbox based on the destination of the goods: …



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FDA Import Educational Resources

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has developed a comprehensive Import Educational Resources page to help importers, customs brokers, and trade professionals better understand FDA import requirements and compliance …



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Update: Section 232 Duties on Pharmaceutical Imports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued updated guidance under CSMS #70054007 regarding the application of Section 232 duties on imports of pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical ingredients into the …



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FDA Import Alerts

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regularly updates its Import Alerts, which identify products, manufacturers, or importers that may be subject to Detention Without Physical Examination (DWPE). One recent …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Updates concerning anti-dumping and countervailing duties. Notice of expiry of order: Photovoltaic modules and laminates Anti-Dumping and countervailing duties concerning photovoltaic modules and laminates originating in or exported from China, …



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