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August 23, 2019
Surtax (retaliatory) that was collected in Canada in response to additional duties imposed by the US may be subject to ......
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August 23, 2019
Implementation of an Aluminum Import Monitoring Regime and Strengthening of the Current Steel Import Monitoring Regime
General Import Permits (GIPs) No. ......
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August 22, 2019
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will begin participating in U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) ACE messaging. For products ......
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August 22, 2019
On August 13th, the FDA issued the first warning letter to an importer that was found to have violated the ......
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August 22, 2019
Due to scheduled system maintenance on Saturday August 24th from 11PM EDT to Sunday August 25th at 1 AM EDT, ......
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August 22, 2019
Message to industry – Milk protein substances with a milk protein content of 85% or more by weight, calculated on ......
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August 21, 2019
Form E669 has been updated. Form E669 is used as additional proof of origin for certain CIFTA originating goods that ......
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August 21, 2019
Preclearance in Canada and the United States
In March 2015, Canada and the United States signed a new treaty entitled the ......
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August 20, 2019
D19-7-4, Importation of Engines, Vehicles, Vessels and Machines
This memorandum has been issued to reflect requirements for the importation of engines, ......
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August 20, 2019
Certain Aluminum Extrusions, Statement of Reasons
On August 2, 2019, the Canada Border Services Agency determined that the expiry of the ......
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August 20, 2019
This message is to inform you that, as of August 12, 2019, the CBSA will now offer applicants for Advance ......
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August 15, 2019
The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Information on the requirements that apply to a person who manufactures, ......
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August 15, 2019
D11-11-3, Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification
This memorandum outlines the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) program for issuing advance rulings for ......
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August 15, 2019
Customs Notice 19-17 - Guidelines updates for Post-Arrival Manual Amendments for House Bill, Cargo and Conveyance Information (eManifest)
1. This notice ......
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August 15, 2019
Customs Notice 19-16 Amendment to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff contained a typographical error in paragraph 8. The correct ......
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August 15, 2019
This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document published for produce safety ......
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August 15, 2019
Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) initiated an investigation to determine ......
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August 15, 2019
The U.S. Trade Representative released a modified version of the next round of China tariffs imposed by the United States. ......
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August 9, 2019
Certain Aluminum Extrusions - Notice of Expiry Review Decision
On March 8, 2019, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an expiry ......
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August 9, 2019
New items have been added to the CFIA website (JULY 01 to JULY 31 2019)
August dubbed "Tree Check Month" ......
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August 9, 2019
The following document is now available on the Canada.ca website:
EDN61 Excise Stamping Regime – Transition to New Contract
The purpose ......
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August 9, 2019
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Import Alert 99.41 this week which strengthens their stance on FSVP enforcement. ......
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August 9, 2019
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS 39268267 advising the trade that the decision to grant the eighth round ......
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August 9, 2019
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS 39266153 advising that the interface between CBP and the FDA will be ......
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August 2, 2019
The WTO issued today (29 July) the latest editions of its annual statistical publications, the “World Trade Statistical Review” and ......
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August 2, 2019
Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe - Notice of Close of Record and Updated Schedule – Normal Value and Export Price ......
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August 2, 2019
D11-11-1, National Customs Rulings
This memorandum has been revised to update the sections as to who may apply for a valuation, ......
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August 2, 2019
The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada.
To date, 13 Member States have completed national ratification of the Canada-EU Comprehensive ......
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August 1, 2019
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule United States (HTSUS) and Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations allow for the temporary ......
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August 1, 2019
As of July 29th, 2019, CBP will no longer accept paper copies of the CBPF 7512 to perform arrival and ......
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August 1, 2019
U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) will be conducting maintenance on their ......
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August 1, 2019
Today, President Trump tweeted that the United States plans on levying additional tariffs on Chinese origin goods. This a ‘modification’ ......
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July 25, 2019
CSMS #38970050 was issued this week acknowledging that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Food & Drug Administration ......
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July 25, 2019
The 2019 Harmonized Tariff Schedule was updated on Sunday July 21st. We encourage our clients to periodically review the tariff ......
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July 25, 2019
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released a frequently asked questions document relating to the ACE system and ......
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July 25, 2019
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has now published the list of verification priorities for July.
This website also includes a link ......
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July 25, 2019
This message pertains to imports of wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by Items 161 to 191 of ......
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July 25, 2019
The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
You are invited to participate in a workshop either in person ......
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July 25, 2019
The following is now available on the Canada Border Services Agency website.
Liquid dielectric transformers - Notice of Conclusion of Expedited Review
Liquid ......
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July 25, 2019
Finance Canada has announced further measures to protect Canadian steel workers and industry. These measures affect goods that are subject ......
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July 25, 2019
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency's import directive, D-18-01: Phytosanitary import requirements for propagative material of Rubus and Ribes species from ......
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July 25, 2019
The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada.
The purpose of this message is to inform you that Australia has submitted ......
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July 25, 2019
The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Please be advised that Health Canada has amended Division 2 (Alcoholic ......
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July 25, 2019
D14-1-8, Re-investigation and Normal Value Review Policy – Special Import Measures Act (SIMA)
Revisions were made in this memorandum to explain ......
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July 25, 2019
Remolded tires (tires manufactured by remolding new tread and sidewall rubber to a used tire carcass) have been the subject ......
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