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Anti-Dumping Duties

Large Diameter Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe - Conclusion of Normal Value and Export Price Review The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a normal value and export …



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New Import Certification Requirements for Organic Products

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is expected to release the new rules for submitting electronic import certificates for shipments containing organic food, feed, or …



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U.S. President’s Day & Canadian Family Day FDA Hours

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the U.S. President’s Day & Canadian Family Day holiday: Peace Bridge Buffalo Monday 2/17/2020: 1:00 PM to …



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Phase 1 of US/China Trade Deal Signed: List 4a Duties to Decrease

As expected, Phase 1 of the US/China trade deal was signed on Wednesday, January 15th.  This deal  lowers the List 4a rates from 15 percent to 7.5 percent on February …



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CBSA – Exporter Reporting

Exporter Reporting - Memorandum D20-1-1 This Memorandum outlines and explains the obligations, guidelines, and procedures for reporting goods that are exported from Canada. This Memorandum has been updated: (a) to reflect …



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New Product Exclusions Issued for China 301 List 3

The Office of the U.S Trade Representative issued another round of product exclusions from the Section 301 tariffs for List 3.  This round of exclusions published on January 31th include …



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Mexican Tomato Inspection Begins April 6th

The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a notice advising the trade that inspection requirements for Mexican tomatoes will begin on April 6th, 2020.  The inspections will be for not only …



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NCBFAA Offers APHIS Core Webinar Series– Are you ready for August 3rd?

NCBFAA’s Regulatory Agencies Committee (RAC) invites you to the first of a series of in-depth Webinars featuring APHIS officials and knowledgeable customs brokers to walk you through the essential steps …



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Subscribe to CFIA’s YouTube channel!

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) We’re on a mission to increase our subscribers on our YouTube channel so we can access the “LIVE” function …



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Updated CBSA Forms

The following forms have been updated on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website: BSF329-1 – Application to Transact Air Operations with the Canada Border Services Agency BSF329-4 – Application …



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CBSA Information Sessions on the new Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be hosting a series of 90 minute information sessions via video conference (i.e., WebEx). These sessions will cover the following: a primer on …



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Memorandum 2020-01: Renewal of Veterinary Biologics Establishment Licences, Product Licences, and Import Permits

This memorandum serves as a renewal reminder for holders of Canadian veterinary biologics establishment licences, product licences, and Import permits. Annual import permits expire April 30, 2020, and establishment licences …



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UK notifies WTO on implications of withdrawal from the EU for itself and other members

The United Kingdom has notified the other 163 WTO members of its status in the organization given its withdrawal from the European Union on 1 February.  In a document sent …



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Canada-European Union agreements to continue to apply to the United Kingdom during Brexit transition period

January 31, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Global Affairs Canada today issued the following statement: “The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (U.K.) and European …



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Brexit – Summary information for Canadian companies – CETA

Brexit – Summary information for Canadian companies If a Withdrawal Agreement between the UK and the EU is approved, there is likely to be a transition period to December 31, …



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