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CFIA statement on unsolicited packages of seeds

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is investigating reports of un-requested seeds.  If you received a seed package that you did not order, please contact your regional CFIA office.   Keep …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Whole potatoes – Notice of initiation of expiry review investigation As a result of the CITT’s expiry review, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated an expiry review investigation …



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Hong Kong No Longer Valid Country of Origin: Update!

On July 14th, President Trump issued an Executive Order ending Hong Kong’s special trade status. Goods from Hong Kong must now be marked as “Made in China.” Initially, it was …



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FDA Commissioner Unveils “New Era for Smarter Food Safety Blueprint”

This week, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn and Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannis debuted the much-anticipated “New Era for Smarter Food Safety Blueprint.” This high-level overview gives …



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Detroit Field Office Issues Information Pipeline on Brown Rugose Fruit Virus

On Wednesday, the Detroit Field office of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued an “Information Pipeline” document regarding the “Northern Border Imports of Tomato and Pepper Shipments with …



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2020-2021 Tariff Rate Quotas for Wheat, Barley, Wheat Products and Barley Products

This message pertains to imports of wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by Items 161 to 191 of the Import Control List (ICL). The purpose of this message is to …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Oil Country Tubular Goods 2, Notice of expiry review determination The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has completed its investigation,  concerning the dumping of certain oil country tubular goods originating …



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Important information for importers using CFIA’s Automated Import Reference System

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). This is an important message to help food importers of manufactured foods use the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) …



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SFC Licences now required for Manufactured Food Sector (effective JULY 15 2020)

On July 15, 2020, new requirements relating to licensing, preventive controls and traceability under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) begin to apply to businesses in the manufactured food …



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APHIS Core Implementation Delayed

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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U.S.I.T.C. Tariff Classification Online Course – FREE!

Tariff classification in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) can be daunting at first glance.  However, with a little practice, anyone can learn to classify goods. The …



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Hong Kong No Longer Valid Country of Origin

On July 14th, President Trump issued an Executive Order ending Hong Kong’s special trade status. Goods from Hong Kong must now be marked as “Made in China.”  Additionally, Section 301, …



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Reminder: Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Tomatoes

On July 14th, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes changed from 0702.00.20 to 0702.00.40. in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. If you are using an electronic platform …



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Health Canada – Updated industry guide for vaping products

NEW from Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Program Health Canada is notifying interested parties that an updated industry guide for vaping products that are subject to the Canada Consumer Product …



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CBSA ARL updates regarding Commercial payments and accounts

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Good afternoon, Over the last few months you reached out to the Accounts Receivable Ledger (ARL) team for assistance. …



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