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After Canada threatens retaliatory tariffs, U.S. Ends 10 Percent tariffs on Unwrought Aluminum

US Trade Representative (USTR) announced that the 10 percent duty on non-alloyed unwrought aluminum that began on August 16th will be ended. This action will be retroactive to September 1st.  …



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New Steel License Requirements Begin October 13th

On September 11th, The U.S. Department of Commerce published a final rule in the Federal Register modifying the requirements for obtaining steel licenses through the Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet

Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet – Schedule revision in relation to investigations The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has revised the schedule in relation to the investigations into the dumping and …



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Import Permit section of the Animal Products Policy takes effect

Starting September 30, 2020, section 8.1 “Import permit” from the Terrestrial animal products and by-products: Import policy framework comes into effect.  This change is not expected to impact import conditions …



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China 301 Lawsuit Filed: Refunds Possible – Deadline this Friday

A lawsuit was recently filed in the Court of International Trade (CIT) alleging that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) did not have the authority to levy duty …



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New Steel License Requirements Begin October 13th

On September 11th, The U.S. Department of Commerce published a final rule in the Federal Register modifying the requirements for obtaining steel licenses through the Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis …



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Canadian tariffs on U.S. products coming within days

Canada will retaliate within days against American aluminum tariffs, with plans to announce a series of counter-tariffs early next week. Officials in Ottawa and at the Canadian embassy in Washington confirmed previously …



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APHIS Core Set for January 2021 – Preparation is Paramount

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that the APHIS Core program has been delayed until January of 2021.  Additionally, a CSMS message …



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New Marking Rules for Goods Made in Hong Kong

On August 11th, CSMS 43633412 was issued offering guidance on the new marking rules for goods made in Hong Kong.  This CSMS stated, “A transition period (45 days) will be …



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Preparing for the 2020 Biennial Registration Renewal

The FDA Food Facility Biennial Registration is upon us again. Food facilities are required to renew their registration in every even numbered year between October 1st and December 31st.  The …



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Anti-Dumping Duties Copper Pipe Fittings

Copper Pipe Fittings – Normal value and export price review The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today closed the record of the normal value and export price review of …



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Updates for importers: Organic fresh fruits and vegetable

Any food, seed, or animal feed that is labelled organic is regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).  Producers of these products must be prepared to demonstrate that organic …



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CFIA – Labelling and packaging requirements

Extended labelling flexibility for certain prepackaged products On September 4, 2020, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) extended the enforcement flexibility related to certain labelling and packaging requirements for prepackaged …



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CPSC Import Surveillance Ongoing

The Consumer Products Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Office of Import Surveillance (EXIS) works directly with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to identify and examine imported shipments of consumer products. There …



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FDA Hours – Labour Day Weekend

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the Holiday weekend: Peace Bridge Buffalo Saturday, September 5th – Closed Sunday, September 6th – 1:00 PM …



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