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Updated Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum and Copper

On June 1, 2026, President Trump issued a proclamation modifying tariffs applicable to certain steel, aluminum, and copper-related products. The changes, as detailed in the annexes to the proclamation, will …



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CPSC Update: eFiling Requirement Effective July, 2026

Effective July 8, 2026, importers of products regulated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will be required to submit certificate data electronically to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the time …



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ACH Refunds: Frequently Asked Questions

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provides resources on its website regarding IEEPA duty refunds, including updates and a comprehensive set of frequently asked questions (FAQs). As all refunds are issued electronically via Automated Clearing House (ACH), CBP …



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NCSD Educational Webinars

The National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD), Office of Trade, will be presenting webinars focused on Future of Trade: Innovation and Emerging Technology. The educational series will run from May through September 2026. Registration is …



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Countervailing Duty Update: Fresh Mushrooms from Canada

Fresh mushrooms from Canada are among the latest products subject to a countervailing duty (CVD) action issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The scope of the investigation, as set forth …



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Government Passes Legislation to Implement Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

On May 6, 2026, Parliament approved Bill C-18, An Act to implement the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Canada and Indonesia.  The Act provides the legislative authority to implement the …



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Government Passes Legislation to Include UK in the CPTPP

On May 6, 2026, Parliament approved Bill C-13, An Act to implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive …



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CBSA’s Non-Resident Importer Guide for CARM

CBSA has created a new document; the Non-Resident Importer Guide, providing tips, links and step by step instructions on how to register in the CARM Client Portal. Please click here …



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

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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Anti-Dumping Duties

Tribunal Initiates Final Injury Inquiry—Forged Grinding Media from China On May 25, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing respecting forged grinding media …



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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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Memorandum D4-1-5: Storage of Goods

Importers may find the procedures to be followed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in storing goods pending clearance or disposal of interest. Memorandum D4-1-5: Storage of Goods



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TRQ Permit Requirements: Potential Repeal June 2026

June 27, 2026, appears to be the built-in repeal date for Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods. The Department of Finance has advised the Government …



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CARM: Late Accounting Penalties (May 19, 2026)

The CBSA has issued the following notice on the CARM Client Portal homepage regarding Late Accounting Penalties (LAPs) issued on the May 19th statutory holiday: Late Accounting Penalties Please note …



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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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