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USMCA: MPF Not Refundable

As many of our clients know, on July 1st the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).  However, what you may not know is that there …



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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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Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to red onions imported from the United States

Since July 24, there have been 55 additional illnesses in Canada reported in the ongoing investigation. Investigators have determined that red onions imported from the United States (U.S.) are a …



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Foreign Greenhouse Certification Program Announced

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced that a “Offshore Greenhouse Certification Program” will be established.  This will allow greenhouse facilities located in Canada and other countries …



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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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AMS Filing Requirements Begin September 2nd

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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Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Rules of Origin

D11-5-17, Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Rules of Origin This new memorandum describes the Canada – United States – Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Rules of Origin. This memorandum contains a link to …



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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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