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EICS Bulletin: Steel Safeguard Tariff Rate Quotas

This message pertains to imports of certain steel goods (heavy plate and stainless steel wire) subject to the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods. The …



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COVID-19 Commercial Update to Industry Stakeholders April 7, 2020

KEY MESSAGE: The CBSA is continuing to work in partnership with Other Government Departments to support Industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In accordance with a request from the Public Health …



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Revised Customs Notice CN20-08: Emergency Goods COVID-19

Imported Goods for Emergency Use in Response to COVID-19 This Customs Notice is in effect until further notice. This notice provides information on the use of the Goods for Emergency …



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Latest update for importers and brokers of organic products – CFIA

The purpose of this notice is to inform you that as of April 2020, the organic import requirements for honey and maple products will be incorporated into AIRS. Also, starting …



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Updated Guidance to Meat Slaughter and Processing Establishments on Prevention and Response to Suspect and Confirmed COVID-19

Updated guidance has been posted on the CFIA website about preventing and responding to COVID-19 in meat slaughter and processing establishments. The guidance document outlines steps that meat slaughter and …



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Update on SFCR requirements for the manufactured food sector

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is working diligently to respond to challenges raised by industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic while remaining committed to preserving Canada’s food safety system and …



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CN Intermodal News – New Storage Options

The following is provided by CN We recognize that these are difficult times and want to thank you for your continued collaboration. We continue to operate very efficiently across our …



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EICS Bulletin: Wheat Tariff Rate Quota

Message to Industry: Wheat Tariff Rate Quota This message pertains to imports of wheat classified under Customs Tariff headings: 1001.11, 1001.19, 1001.91 and 1001.99. These products are found …



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CN 20-13, Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA): Amendment to the Definition of “Specially Defined Mixtures

The purpose of this notice is to advise of the change to Supplementary Note 1 to Chapter 16, titled “specially defined mixtures” that will become effective upon the entry into …



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CN 20-15, Increase to the Low Value Shipment (LVS) Threshold for Goods Imported into Canada

This notice provides information on regulatory changes for new low value shipment (LVS) thresholds that will be implemented at the time of entry into force of the Canada – United States …



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Certain Dry Wheat Pasta Schedule Revision in Relation to Re-investigation

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has revised the schedule in relation to the re‑investigation to update the normal values, export prices, and amounts of subsidy of certain dry wheat …



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Temporary suspension of certain labelling requirements for foodservice products due to COVID-19 (CFIA)

Effective immediately, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is temporarily suspending certain labelling requirements for foodservice products due to COVID-19. Foodservice products are those intended for hotels, restaurants, and institutions. The …



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Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet Statement of Reasons Ottawa, April 3, 2020

Concerning the preliminary determinations with respect to the dumping and subsidizing of certain corrosion-resistant steel sheet originating in or exported from Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. The Canada …



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Statement by the Deputy Prime Minister on Canada’s ratification of the new NAFTA

Statement by the Deputy Prime Minister on Canada’s ratification of the new NAFTA April 3, 2020 Ottawa, Ontario The Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, today issued the following statement on …



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Bilingual labelling of treated seed, effective April 23, 2020 – CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing regulatory changes for treated seed sold in Canada. Effective April 23, 2020, health and safety information (including caution words) about pest control …



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