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Certain Canned Vegetable Goods Surtax Order

This notice provides information on the application of the Certain Canned Vegetable Goods Surtax Order, effective June 19, 2026, specifically regarding the provisional safeguard measure (via a 10% surtax), on …



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Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Messages

U.S. Customs and Border Protection updated its website on June 18, 2026, to include the latest antidumping and countervailing duty messages issued by the Department of Commerce. The messages are …



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CAPE Refund Planning

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continues to provide resources on its website related to IEEPA duty refunds, including program updates and frequently asked questions (FAQs). Recent FAQ updates include …



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DOJ Challenges CBP’s Authority on Non-CAPE Refunds

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is actively advancing efforts to issue refunds of IEEPA tariffs, including refunds associated with finally liquidated entries. However, ongoing court filings by the Department …



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Remission of Surtaxes

Canada maintains a non-stackable policy for its surtaxes on steel. Only one of these measures can apply to a particular good, following this order of precedence: The Remission Order(s) allows …



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Canada Tables New Forced Labour Trade Legislation

The Government of Canada has tabled new legislation, An Act respecting the prohibition of the importation of goods produced by forced labour. If adopted, the Act would reinforce Canada’s existing …



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RPP Financial Security Nudging Framework: CARM Portal

Canada Border Services Agency has advised that the nudging framework related to Release Prior to Payment (RPP) financial security was reactivated effective June 16th, 2026. To support importer awareness, a …



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AMPS: Grace Period for Late Accounting Penalties Expired

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to announce the resolution of service interruptions that led to delayed commercial messages. Consequently, on June 16th, 2026, the grace period implemented …



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Animal Feed Industry Notice

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published an update for stakeholders regarding the implementation of the Feeds Regulations, 2024. Notice to industry – Importation of livestock feed into Canada: …



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Steel Imports Face New TRQs June 28, 2026

Global Affairs Canada has published the list of steel products subject to a tariff-rate quota (TRQ) effective June 28, 2026. Order Amending the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation …



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CPSC: Electronic Filing of Certificate Data

Beginning July 8, 2026, U.S. imports of Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)‑regulated products will be required to submit certificate data electronically to CBP at the time of entry. While the …



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Guidance Issued on Updated Section 232 Duties

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS #68855869 providing implementation guidance for updates under Proclamation 11032, “Further Adjusting the Tariff Regimes for Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and Copper …



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USTR Proposes Section 301 Duties

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) initiated 60 investigations examining the failure of certain countries to impose and effectively enforce prohibitions on the importation of goods produced with forced labor. …



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Application Period for the 2026-2027 Dairy Year Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) Opened

Global Affairs Canada has opened the application period for the 2026-2027 dairy year tariff rate quotas (TRQs), starting May 1, 2026, and with a deadline of June 15, 2026. Further …



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Remission of Surtaxes

Canada maintains a non-stackable policy for its surtaxes on steel. Only one of these measures can apply to a particular good, following this order of precedence: The Remission Order(s) allows …



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