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ADD to be assessed on Tapered Roller Bearings from South Korea

The US Department of Commerce has made a preliminary determination for anti-dumping duties on certain tapered roller bearings from South Korea.  This determination means that the Department of Commerce has …



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Have you updated your contact information lately?

In this fast paced world, businesses are continually evolving.  Willson International wanted to take a moment to remind our clients that our partnership is dependent on communication.  If your company …



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Excise and GST/HST News – No. 103 (January 2018)

The following is available on the Canada Revenue Agency website. Excise and GST/HST News – No. 103 (January 2018)              



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Transshipment and CETA

The Canada B0rder Services Agency has clarified what is required when originating goods are sent from the EU to the U.S. for delivery to Canada or to another EU country …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following are now available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Seamless Casing – Notice of Initiation of Expiry Review Investigation The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an …



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ISF & Ocean Shipments: What you need to know

Regardless if the final destination is the United States or Canada, if your ocean shipment is docking in the United States then an ISF (Importer Security Filing) must be filed …



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Tariffs on Washing Machines & Solar Cells set to increase in 2018

On January 22, US Trade Representative Lighthizer announced plans for increased tariffs on large residential washing machines and solar energy cells entering the United States.  These changes will result in …



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FDA Releases Guidance on FSMA Standards

This week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent an email containing links to guidance publications related to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The topics covered include: • …



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Non-Resident GST/HST Enquiries

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website provides contact information for issues related to Non-resident Importers (NRI’s).  The CRA office that one should contact for assistance is the Tax Service Office …



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Dry Wheat Pasta – Initiation of Investigations

The following information is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website. Dry Wheat Pasta – Initiation of Investigations – Statement of Reasons - 2018-01-12 For the …



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CBSA Trade Compliance Verifications

Canada Border Services Ageny (CBSA) has posted its verification priorities for tariff classification, valuation and origin for January 2018. New items that have been added to the list for tariff …



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CBP Publishes “What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know: Reasonable Care”

US Customs updated their Informed Compliance Publication covering “Reasonable Care.”  Not only does this publication cover topics such as merchandise description and classification, but it also covers forced labor, which …



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CBP Fees increased for 2018

In accordance with the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), US Customs fees have increased to coincide with inflation.  This increase will impact all importers. Most notable amongst the …



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CVD takes effect on Groundwood Paper from Canada

The US Department of commerce has suspended liquidation and set countervailing duty rates for uncoated groundwood paper from Canada with CVD case C-122-862.  The DOC has found subsidization in the …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Liquid Dielectric Transformers

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website Liquid Dielectric Transformers – Expiry Review Determination – Statement of Reasons On December 22, 2017, the …



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