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HTSUS Tariff Heading 9813: Is a TIB right for me?

Tariff numbers that begin with 9813 cover the use of a TIB, or temporary import bond.  These tariff numbers aren’t used alone; they are what are considered a ‘dual tariff.’ …



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CBP Publishes “What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: Customs Value”

The US Customs & Border Protection website contains many valuable resources for importers, exporters, and the trade community.  The Willson US Transition Team receives many inquiries in any given week.  …



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US Customs Ends ‘Informed Compliance Approach’ to NMFS SIMP

CSMS message 18-000124 was issued this week announcing the end of US Customs ‘informed compliance approach’ to the Seafood Import Monitoring Program of the National Marine Fisheries Program.  Previously, US …



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CORRECTION: Tariffs on Washing Machines & Solar Cells set to Increase

In the January 26th and February 2nd editions of Willson eNews, we ran an article that contained incorrect information. The original headline stated Tariffs on Washing Machines & Solar Cells …



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CBSA – Updated Departmental Memornadum(s)

The following have been updated on the Canada Border Services Agency website D11-5-3, Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement (CCRFTA) Rules of Origin This memorandum provides a stable link to the …



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Products of Natural Milk Constituents (Quantities of Tariff Rate Quota still available)

This message is to inform industry stakeholders that following the completion of the allocation process for products of natural milk constituents, for the 2018 allocation year, quantities are still available. …



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Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe, Inquiry No. NQ-2017-002

The following is available in its entirety on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Carbon and alloy steel line pipe, Inquiry No. NQ-2017-002 The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, pursuant to the …



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Safeguard Tariffs against Solar Panels and Washing Machines take Effect

This week, the United States began levying ‘safeguard’ tariffs on washing machines and solar panels.  The tariff on large industrial washing machines is 20% on the first 1.2 million machines, …



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US Customs Clarifies Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain Softwood Lumber from Canada

US customs has issued a clarification regarding the scope of anti-dumping case A-122-857 that covers certain softwood lumber products from Canada.  In this clarification, CBP states, “finished products made from …



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Reminder: FDA Reporting on LED Lighting

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued CSMS message 17-000330 regarding their regulatory authority over light emitting diodes (LED) that are contained in bulbs, fixtures, and other products.  These …



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K90 – Duties Relief Application

Canada Border Services Agency has updated the following form K90 – Duties Relief Application              



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What you need to know if you plan to travel with certain animals and return to Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulates the importation of certain animals in order to prevent animal diseases of concern from entering and spreading in Canada, including diseases that can …



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CETA Origin Declaration – UPDATE

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has advised that they have received confirmation from the EU that the Member States in the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) group will accept the …



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CFIA Industry Labelling Tool Update – Meat and Poultry Products

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has provided additional guidance on the Labelling Requirements for Meat and Poultry Products to the Industry Labelling Tool. The following sections …



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FDA Accredited Third-Party Certification Program under FSMA

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has established the first accreditation body under the FSMA.  The first accreditation was issued to ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB). This accreditation carries a …



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