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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Hong Kong No Longer Valid Country of Origin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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CUSMA and NAFTA Criterion E

Under NAFTA, Criterion E applied to certain automatic data processing goods and their parts, specified in Annex 308.1. Under CUSMA,  there is no criterion E. Instead, these goods are included …



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CBSA resumes Trade Compliance activity

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is resuming a full range of trade compliance work and adapting its practices …



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CBSA Trade Compliance Verification Priorities July 2020

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has posted its verification priorities for tariff classification, valuation and origin for July 2020. New rounds for certain items that had been previously added …



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China 301 Tariffs: Bond Saturation

As we continue to follow the effects of China 301 tariffs, we would like to remind importers of the customs bond requirements and the potential for quick saturation of existing …



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ADD/CVD Possible on Steel Pipe

A petition has been filed alleging that seamless carbon and alloy steel standard, line, and pressure pipe manufactured in the Czech Republic, Korea, Russia, and Ukraine are being sold at …



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Bureau of Industry and Security Suspends License Exemptions for Hong Kong

The United States Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the suspension of license exemptions for Hong Kong, effective June 30th, 2020.  This change comes because the “Chinese Communist Party …



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Update for labelling of foodservice packaged products during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extended the temporary enforcement flexibility for non-food safety labelling requirements for foodservice packaged products. A notice to industry regarding this temporary enforcement flexibility …



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2020 Additional TRQ Volume for Refined Sugar exports to the United States

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada. Message to Industry – 2020 Additional Tariff Rate Quota Volume for Refined Sugar exports to the United States under the Canada-United States-Mexico …



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