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Important information regarding Automated Clearinghouse (ACH)

Automated Clearing House (ACH) is an electronic payment option that allows participants to pay U.S. Customs duties, taxes, and fees directly to CPB electronically and integrates with the Automated Commercial …



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Presidential Proclamation regarding Auto Part Offset Program

Amendments to Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States – The White House



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Executive order focuses on avoiding stacked tariffs on auto parts

Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles – The White House



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Shell eggs – Negotiated certificate for import from Latvia

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has negotiated a Certificate for the Export of Shell Eggs from Latvia. Effective May 5th, 2025, the negotiated certificate will become valid and trade …



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CARM Bulletin 5402 – Importer Records Program

The CBSA has received numerous inquiries on the Importer Records program in CARM. As of October 21, 2024, importers who are maintaining records outside of Canada or not at their …



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Updates to U.S. Surtax Customs Notices

On May 2, 2025, the CBSA updated Customs Notice 25-10: United States Surtax Order (2025-1), Customs Notice 25-11: United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum 2025) and Customs Notice 25-15: …



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De Minimis Restrictions for China/Hong Kong & Import Duties for certain automobile parts

De Minimis Restrictions for China and Hong Kong effective May 2, 2025 CSMS # 64917563 – REMINDER: De Minimis Restrictions for China and Hong Kong Effective 12:01 a.m. EDT May …



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EDI/Portal Scheduled Maintenance Unavailability

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Saturday, May 03, 2025 from 06:00 and 07:00 (ET) and Sunday, May 04, 2025 from 06:00 and 07:00 (ET): …



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Trade Commissioner Service announces new resources to support Canadian exporters facing U.S. tariffs

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) of Global Affairs Canada has launched the following new resources for Canadian exporters to help them benefit from CUSMA: A new CUSMA hotline has also …



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CARM – Release Prior to Payment transition period ending soon

Attention all Importers, the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) Transition Period ends May 20, 2025.  To maintain RPP privileges, please ensure you post your financial security before this time. The …



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Trade Commissioner Service provides exporter’s guide to CUSMA compliance (tools, tips, and tariff navigation)

The Trade Commissioner Service of Global Affairs Canada has provided the following resources for Canadian exporters of goods to the U.S. 1. Supporting Canadian exporters through United States tariff challenges A …



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Implementation of Additional Duties on Products of the People’s Republic of China: Further Amendment to Duties Addressing the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China As Applied to Low-Value Imports – Effective May 2, 2025

Notice of Implementation of Additional Duties on Products of the People’s Republic of China Federal Register – Public Inspection: Implementation of Additional Duties on Products of the People’s Republic of …



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Remission relief for U.S. surtaxes

On April 16th, the Government of Canada, announced new measures for Canadian businesses and entities affected by the tariff dispute between Canada and the United States. These measures include the …



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Customs Notice 25-19: United States Surtax Remission Order (2025) – Relief for Canadian companies

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). This notice provides information on the application of the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025) which is intended to …



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Certificate update for raw pet food from the US

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). As of April 22, 2025 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin to issue a new version …



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