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U.S. Department of Commerce Proposes Expansion of Steel Import Licensing

The Department of Commerce issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would expand steel import licensing requirements to include all products subject to Section 232 tariffs.  Additionally, the …



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WHO/WCO list of priority medicines and an updated joint WCO/WHO HS classification list for COVID-19 medical supplies now available

The WCO continues its close cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) to contribute to the rapid cross-border movement of medical supplies and medicines needed urgently during the current COVID-19 …



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Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Rules of Origin

The following is now available on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website D11-5-16, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Rules of Origin This new memorandum describes the …



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How to properly declare a Safe Food for Canadians licence number on food import declarations

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). As part of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s ongoing efforts to improve client service, please be advised that we …



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COVID-19 Commercial Update to Industry Stakeholders April 24, 2020

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). KEY MESSAGE In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CBSA has taken a number of steps to prevent the spread …



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NAFTA transition to CUSMA/USMCA

Canada, Mexico, and the United States have taken measures necessary to comply with their commitments under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA/USMCA), and that the Agreement is expected to enter into …



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CBSA FAST/NEXUS Temporary closures

Notice: COVID-19 update (April 22, 2020): Temporary closures In response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the closure of all FAST/NEXUS Enrolment Centres is extended until at least June 1, 2020.  …



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CBP Postpones Payment of Certain Estimated Duties, Taxes, and Fees

On Sunday, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order temporarily extending deadlines for certain estimated payments.  Today, the U.S. Department of Treasury and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued …



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APHIS Plans to Move Fruit and Vegetable Import Permits to eFile this Fall

The Animal Plant Health Inspection Agency’s (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) division announced that this fall, fruit and vegetable import permits will be moving to a new online permitting …



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Court of International Trade Rules on Cedar Shakes and Shingles

This week, the Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled that cedar shakes and shingles are not included in the anti-dumping and countervailing duties assessed on softwood lumber from Canada.  The …



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COVID-19 Commercial Update to Industry Stakeholders April 21, 2020

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Key Message The Canada Border Services Agency is focused on the safety and security of Canadians. For this reason, …



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CBP Postpones Payment of Certain Estimated Duties, Taxes, and Fees

On Sunday, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order temporarily extending deadlines for certain estimated payments.  Today, the U.S. Department of Treasury and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued …



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Notice to Exporters – Export of items listed on the Export Control List to Turkey

On October 11, 2019, in response to Turkey’s military incursion into Syria, Canada temporarily suspended the issuance of all new permits for the export of controlled goods and technology to …



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REVISED!! CN 20-12, COVID-19: Tariff Classification and Other Information to Import Medical Supplies

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has published the “revised” CN20-12 as it relates to the tariff classification of plastic face shields. In Customs Notice 20-12, the World Customs Organization …



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Interim Policy on Household cleaning products , hand soaps and body soaps (COVID-19)

The following is provided by Health Canada. The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented demand for household cleaning products regulated under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) and hand soaps …



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