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Milk Protein Substances with a Milk Protein Content of 85% or more by Weight, Calculated on the Dry Matter, that do not Originate in a NAFTA Country, an EU country …



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Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Closure for Renovations

The Windsor-Detroit Tunnel crossing will be closed for renovations beginning at 8 pm on Friday, October 20, 2017 and will reopen at 5:30 am on Monday, October 30, 2017. During …



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Trilateral Statement on the Conclusion of the Third Round of NAFTA negotiations Statements

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland, Mexican Secretary of the Economy Ildefonso Guajardo, and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer today successfully concluded the third round of the renegotiation and …



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New EU Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy Regulations: Amendments to Veterinary Certificates

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Please be advised that due to the new Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) regulations: (EU) 2017/622 and (EU) 2017/731 brought into …



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CETA in the Canada Gazette

Importers may wbe interested in the following CETA information, recently posted in the Canada Gazette: CETA Rules of Origin Regulations SOR/2017-175 CETA Rules of Origin for Casual Goods Regulations SOR/2017-176 …



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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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ADD Investigation: Tool Chests from China and Vietnam

This week the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a notice that the investigation into the dumping of tool chests and cabinets from China and Vietnam is entering its …



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CBP to Increase Wood Packaging Material Treatment Enforcement

US Customs issued CSMS message 17-000609 stating that enforcement and frequency of penalty action for violations to the wood packaging materials standards will soon increase.  This requirement has been in …



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Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) – Duty Rates

The table of contents to the text of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is available. Importers wishing to determine duty rates of originating goods can refer to the …



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Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will be provisionally implemented on September 21 2017. Canadian importers may benefit from the Canada-EU CETA duty relief commitments made in …



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FDA Creates “Food Safety Plan Builder” Tool

The FDA has created the “Food Safety Plan Builder” to help facilities meet the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).  This step-by-step program guides users through questions that …



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FDA begins FSVP Compliance Activities

It has come to our attention that the FDA has been contacting food importers and advising that they intend to inspect the facilities for FSVP compliance.  This is different than …



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Trade Shows: Temporary Import Bond or Dutiable Consumption Entry?

Trade show season presents a number of unique challenges for importers and exporters. Of course, you have goods that you don’t normally ship, but you also need to know how …



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Stainless Steel Sinks – Expiry Review Determination

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Stainless Steel Sinks – Expiry Review Determination On September 1, 2017, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of …



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Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) set to take effect September 21 2017

EU and Canada agree to set a date for the provisional application of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the President of the …



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