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Anti-Dumping Duties

Pup Joints – Expiry Review Determination On August 2, 2016, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), initiated an expiry review conncerning the dumping and subsidizing of oil country tubular goods …



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Canada amends sanctions against Ukraine

Sanctions related to Ukraine were enacted under the Special Economic Measures Act, in order to respond to violations of Ukraine’s constitution, sovereignty and territorial integrity.  On March 17, 2014, the …



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US Trade Commission makes Negative Determination on Mechanical Transfer Drive Components

Last week the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that the import of iron mechanical drive shaft components from China and Canada do not materially injure the US manufacturing …



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FDA Final Rule on Antibacterial Washes takes effect September 2017

As a reminder to all companies that ship soap into the United States, products containing any of the 19 ingredients (most commonly triclosan and triclocarban), that are intended for use …



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Commercial Truck User Fee Automation Pilot expanded to All Land Crossings

This week, US Customs and Border Protection expanded the pilot program of the automation and prepayment of commercial truck single-crossing fees as part of their effort to eliminate cash and …



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US CBP to open e-Allegations Portal Soon for Antidumping Evasion

In accordance with the Enforce and Protect Act, US Customs and Border Protection will begin to accept allegations of anti-dumping and countervailing duty evasions through the e-Allegations portal.  Previously, these …



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Health Canada – Guidance documents for Cosmetic Notification and Incident report

Updated guidance web pages for Cosmetic Notification and Incident report HTML forms The guidance web pages to support the new Cosmetic Notification and Incident report HTML forms have been updated …



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CN 16-24, Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the 2016 Customs Tariff

CN 16-24, Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the 2016 Customs Tariff The purpose of this notice is to advise all interested parties of an amendment to the July 1, …



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CFIA – Safe Food for Canadian Act (Regulations Update)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has provided an update regarding the pre-publication of the Safe Food for Canadians Act Regulations.  Originally scheduled for inclusion in Part 1 of the Canada …



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CFIA – Draft Administrative Monetary Penalties Policy

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) wants your feedback on its draft Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) Policy.  The new policy defines the CFIA’s approach to using Administrative Monetary Penalties consistently …



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CBP Requesting Valuation Information from Produce Importers

It has come to our attention this week that US Customs and Border Protection has been sending letters requesting information from buyers and sellers of produce pertaining to the valuation …



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Mandatory Changes for U.S.-Bound Trucks Traveling on the Peace Bridge

It has come to our attention this week that from November 15, 2016 to May 15, 2017, the Peace Bridge will have two mandatory changes due to bridge construction and …



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Register for the National Plant and Animal Health Planning Forum

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Registration is now open for the national Plant and Animal Health Planning Forum being held on December 6-7, 2016 in …



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Excise and GST/HST News – News100

The following is now available on the  Canada Revenue Agency website. Excise and GST/HST News – News100



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US Department of Commerce opens Investigations on Vietnamese Cold Rolled Steel Flat Products

The US department of Commerce has opened two new investigations into whether or not Chinese cold-rolled flat products have been shipped to Vietnam to undergo minor processing to avoid anti-dumping …



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