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CBSA Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) Web Pages Updates

The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) has updated its web pages effective April 09, 2026. These updates will provide a more modern, user friendly experience, with improved navigation to help …



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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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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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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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Tribunal Initiates Inquiry: Decorative and Other Non-Structural Plywood from China

On April 10, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), initiated investigations to determine whether decorative and other non-structural plywood is being sold at unfair prices in Canada (dumped), subsidized, …



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CBP issues CSMS# 68253075 – Guidance on Section 232 Duties

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued CSMS #68253075 providing guidance on the implementation of the April 2, 2026 Proclamation, “Strengthening Actions Taken to Adjust Imports of Aluminum, Steel, and …



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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Issues eFiling Guidance and HTS List

With new eFiling requirements taking effect on July 8, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has released a guidance document to help importers prepare for compliance. It includes …



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U.S. Administration Sets Tariffs for Pharmaceutical Imports

On April 2, President Trump signed an Executive Order on pharmaceutical products and ingredients. The tariffs will come into effect in 120 days for certain large companies and 180 days …



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Notice to industry: Update to the List of Primary Fertilizer and Supplement Materials

Please be advised that the List of Primary Fertilizer and Supplement Materials has been updated, and a notice to industry outlining the updates and the associated transition period has been …



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CBSA D: Memorandum Updates

Memorandum D9-1-7: Used or Second-hand Mattresses and Materials Therefrom This Memorandum provides information how to import second-hand mattresses and materials therefrom. Memorandum D1-2-1 Special Services This Memorandum outlines the conditions …



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Tariff Response: Government of Canada invests close to $64M to help SMEs in steel sector overcome current challenges

The federal government has announced a total of $63,969,920 in financial assistance for 99 Quebec SMEs in the metal processing industry affected by tariffs. This funding will help them overcome …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Statement of reasons—Final determination: Oil Country Tubular Goods 5 (OCTG5 2025 IN) The Canada Border Services Agency made a final determination respecting the dumping of certain oil country tubular goods …



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Reminder: Remission Available for 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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Global Affairs Canada: Public Consultations on Proposed Smelt and Cast Reporting for Aluminum Imports

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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U.S. Administration Adjusts Section 232 Tariffs for Steel, Aluminum, and Copper

On April 2, President Trump signed a proclamation modifying Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper. It also sets updated rules for calculating Section 232 metals tariffs, detailing how …



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