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Importation of Energy-using Products

D19-6-3, Importation of Energy-using Products This memorandum has been revised to reflect Amendments 15 and 16 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016, published in Canada Gazette II on June 3, …



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Certain Concrete Reinforcing Bar Notice of Initiation of Expiry Review Investigation

On December 9, 2019, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an expiry review concerning the dumping of certain hot-rolled deformed steel concrete reinforcing bar in straight lengths or coils, …



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CFIA – United States of America – Export requirements for fish and seafood

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the following page: United States of America – Export requirements for fish and seafood (Added section – Certification for the Interstate Certified …



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Departmental Memorandum Updates

The following have been updated on the Canada Border Services Agency website D3-6-6, Rail Pre-arrival and Reporting Requirements D19-7-4, Importation of Engines, Vehicles, Vessels and Machines



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Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet — Decision

Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet On November 8, 2019, pursuant to subsection 31(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations into the alleged …



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China 301 Tariffs: Tariff Lists and Exclusions

As many of our readers are aware, the U.S. levied additional tariffs on goods made in China.  These tariffs have come in waves that began on July 6th, 2018. Subsequently, …



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U.S. Proposes Section 301 Tariffs on France

Earlier this week, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) determined that France’s digital services tax discriminates against U.S. companies.  The USTR seeks comment by January 6th, 2020. The …



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Reminder: Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Change for Cucumbers!

As a reminder, on December 1st, the seasonal tariff number for cucumbers changed from 0707.00.50 to 0707.00.2000.  This tariff number is effective until June February 28th. If you are using …



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Import restrictions for live whiteleg shrimp from California

CFIA has been notified of the detection of infectious hypodermal and haematopoietic necrosis virus in Litopenaeus vannamei (whiteleg shrimp) in California. The virus was previously also detected in Florida and …



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CFIA cancels three Safe Food for Canadians Licences

CFIA cancels three Safe Food for Canadians Licences Today, after a thorough and comprehensive review, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) cancelled three Safe Food for Canadian licences. The decision …



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Tomato Importers Beginning to Receive Refunds

Despite the International Trade Commission finding that imports of dumped tomatoes threaten U.S. industry with injury, the agreement suspending antidumping duties will remain in effect.  However, the Commerce Department may …



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APHIS Publishes Website for New Tomato & Pepper Requirements

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has created a website explaining the new restrictions on tomato and pepper imports.  This website shows pictures of fruit infected with the tomato …



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Tariff Preference Level (TPL) for Certain Textile Shipments

A reminder to clients utilizing Certificates of Eligibility to obtain preferential duty treatment that TPL entries released within 2019 must be filed by December 31, 2019 to be considered timely …



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End of 2019 Quota Filing – U.S. Shipments

Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Many items are subject to Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs).  TRQs are a two-stage tariff, which imposes a lower rate of duty on imports up to the …



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Certain Dry Wheat Pasta, Notice of Re-investigation

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that it has initiated a Re-investigation, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), of the normal values, export prices and amounts of …



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