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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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Reminder – Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Tomatoes & Cucumbers!

On September 1st, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes changed from 0702.00.40 to: 00.2010 – Greenhouse 00.2035 – Field grown cherry 00.2045 – Field grown grape 00.2065 – Field grown …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Wheat Gluten – Statement of Reasons (Initiation of Investigation) On August 14, 2020, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation respecting the dumping of wheat gluten from Australia, …



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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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USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to Host Filing Requirement Webinar

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has made September 2nd the mandatory date for filing of Section 8e requirements through U.S. Customs & Border Protection’s Automated …



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