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Protect Your Information Regarding IEEPA Refunds

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS #68569567 outlining best practices to help importers avoid scams and safeguard their information. https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USDHSCBP-41649df?wgt_ref=USDHSCBP_WIDGET_2



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Section 122 Tariffs Ruled Unlawful

The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) has ruled that the Section 122 tariffs were unlawfully imposed. The court found that the President did not identify qualifying balance‑of‑payments deficits as …



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Guidance Issued on Applying Section 232 Duties to USMCA: Qualifying MHDVs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS #68559236 offering guidance on the application of Section 232 tariffs to the value of the non-US content in Medium and heavy-duty …



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Minister of Finance requests safeguard inquiry into imports of certain wood products

In response to a formal request from the Canadian Wood Products Alliance, the government has directed the Canadian International Trade Tribunal to conduct an inquiry on global imports of solid …



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EU Export Requirements Library Update: Fish and Seafood

The European Union (EU) food export requirements library webpage for fish and seafood has been updated in response to the findings of the EU’s shellfish audit on Canada’s food safety …



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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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Government of Canada announces a new $1 billion Business Development Bank of Canada program and $500 million in additional funding for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative

Tariff-related pressures continue to evolve and have tangible impacts across supply chains. This includes the United States’ April 6, 2026, changes to the Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum and …



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IEEPA Duty Refund Information and Resources

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website provides resources related to IEEPA duty refunds, including updates and frequently asked questions (FAQs). CBP indicates that this webpage will be updated …



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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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New Duty‑Free Chapter 99 Provision for Non‑Metal Section 232 Goods

The U.S. Department of Commerce added a new subheading, 9903.82.01, to the tariff schedule for goods subject to Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum or copper that don’t contain any …



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Notice of Initiation of Investigations: Steel Racks (RACK 2026 IN)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on April 20, 2026, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of steel racks originating in or …



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Minister of Finance Requests Safeguard Inquiry into Imports of Certain Wood Products

In response to a formal request from the Canadian Wood Products Alliance, the government has directed the Canadian International Trade Tribunal to conduct an inquiry on global imports of solid …



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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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Updates Related to Tariff Classification, Origin Declaration, and Trade Chain Security

Memorandum D10-15-29: Tariff classification of suitcases, handbags, backpacks (rucksacks) and travelling-bags of heading 42.02 This D-memo has been updated to reflect accessibility and plain language considerations. Definitions have been added …



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Revised Tariff Rate Quota: Available for Additional Steel Items

The Order Amending the Surtax on Imports of Certain Steel Goods Remission Order, 2025 has been updated and could impact Canadian imports related to tariff rate quota (TRQ) applicable to imports …



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