Willson Brokerage eNews

Willson brings news and analysis on global trade and logistics
issues, including a focus on Canada, U.S. and international
trade and logistics, trade data and shipping news.




Edit Content



Laredo Field Office (LFO) Trade Message August 14, 2024 – Reminder of QR Codes on Manifests/Cover Sheets

Effective August 11, 2024, the Laredo Field office required the use of 6”x6” QR code manifest coversheets for entry at any of the eight ports located within the Laredo Field …



Read the full news



Save the Date! Buffalo Trade Day

CBP’s Buffalo Field Office, in cooperation with the Canadian Consulate General and the Northern Border Customs Brokers Association, will be holding a Trade Day event on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.  …



Read the full news



USDA Agricultural Marketing Service – National Organic Program (NOP) Enforcement Update

Effective September 19, 2024, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) will no longer allow the use of the temporary filing code (999-999-T) in the Automated Commercial Environment …



Read the full news



APHIS to begin Lacey Act phase VII enforcement – Effective December 1st, 2024

The US Department of Agriculture’s APHIS branch is set to begin enforcement of the Lacey Act Phase VII beginning on December 1st, 2024.  This phase includes all remaining plant product …



Read the full news



FDA System Scheduled Downtime

On Sunday August 25th, from 2:30 AM 9:30 AM, FDA’s electronic systems will be undergoing scheduled maintenance.  Following this maintenance, their Prior Notice System Interface (PNSI) web application will be …



Read the full news



Country of Melt-and-Pour (Steel)

Country of melt and pour (COM) refers to the original location where the raw steel is (1) first produced in a steel-making furnace in a liquid state and then (2) …



Read the full news



No change to wood packaging requirements to the US

The CFIA has been made aware by the Canadian Industry that notices are circulating announcing that, starting immediately, all wood packaging materials exported from Canada to the USA now need …



Read the full news



Environment and Climate Change Canada – Section 71 PFAS Information Session (Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)

The Government of Canada published the Notice with respect to certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on July 27, 2024, in the Canada Gazette, Part I, pursuant to Section 71 of …



Read the full news



Revision of CFIA directive D-96-15(Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Spread of Japanese beetle)

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has posted a revision of directive D-96-15: Phytosanitary Requirements to Prevent the Spread of Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) in Canada …



Read the full news



Public consultations on Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement commence

The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) is a high-standard, high-ambition agreement that promotes the integration of Canadian SMEs into regional and global supply chains, while advancing the rights of our workers …



Read the full news



CFIA scheduled system maintenance

As part of CFIA’s ongoing efforts to improve client service, please be advised that CFIA will be performing network maintenance on: August 18, 2024 from 3:00 AM to 7:00 AM …



Read the full news



USDA Agricultural Marketing Service – National Organic Program (NOP) Enforcement Update

Effective September 19, 2024, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) will no longer allow the use of the temporary filing code (999-999-T) in the Automated Commercial Environment …



Read the full news



Section 301 China Tariff set to Increase

On May 14th, President Biden directed the US Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, to increase tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on $18 billion of imports from …



Read the full news



APHIS to begin Lacey Act phase VII enforcement – Effective December 1st, 2024

The US Department of Agriculture’s APHIS branch is set to begin enforcement of the Lacey Act Phase VII beginning on December 1st, 2024.  This phase includes all remaining plant product …



Read the full news



U.S. nearly doubles duty on Canadian softwood lumber

The U.S. is dramatically increasing the duty it charges on softwood lumber imports from Canada, setting the rate at 14.54 per cent. The previous duty was 8.05 per cent. The new rate …



Read the full news



Toolbar