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CFIA Phytosanitary Certificates Coming to My CFIA

In late fall 2019, plant exporters will be able to start requesting phytosanitary certificates through My CFIA. Benefits of requesting a phytosanitary certificate using My CFIA Exporters will save time by …



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Goods to be employed in a Noxious Atmosphere (D10-15-26)

Goods to be employed in a Noxious Atmosphere - Memorandum D10-15-26 This memorandum outlines the CBSA’s interpretation of the expression “to be employed in a noxious atmosphere” throughout the Customs Tariff, …



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2019 TRQ quantities for Natural Milk Constituents

WTO Products of Natural Milk Constituents (Item 125 on the Import Control List) – Quantities available for reallocation (including for other products of natural milk constituents) Effective September 18, 2019, quantities are …



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Bill Introduced to Mandate CBP Staffing Levels along Canadian Border

Last week, four members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill to require minimum staffing of U.S. Customs Officers at the Canadian Border.  This was a companion bill, …



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Certificates of Export Required for Importations of Korean Steel

In Wednesday’s edition of the Federal Register, the announcement was made that, beginning October 18th, “Certificates of Export” will be required for Korean Steel imported into the United States that …



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FDA Establishment Identifier Portal Now Available

Last Friday, CSMS Message 39785981 notified all subscribers that the FDA has created the “FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) Portal.”  This portal allows stake holders to verify FEI numbers provided by …



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Wheat Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada This message pertains to imports of wheat products classified under Customs Tariff headings: 11.01, 11.03, 11.04, 11.08, 11.09, 19.01, 19.02, 19.04, 19.05 …



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Customs Notice 19-20, General Import Permit 83 Aluminum Products

Customs Notice 19-20, General Import Permit 83 Aluminum Products This Notice is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website. Effective September 1, 2019, the Governor …



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Surtax Remission – Summary

Surtax (retaliatory) that was collected in Canada in response to additional duties imposed by the US may be subject to remission. Surtax paid on goods on this list is subject …



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Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties – Certain Seamless Casing and Oil Country Tubular Goods

Certain Seamless Casing and Oil Country Tubular Goods The Canada Board Services Agency (CBSA) received an Application for a scope ruling from Western Alliance Tubulars Ltd. (Western Alliance) as to …



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Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties – Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe

Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe - Notice of Conclusion of Normal Value Review The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) concluded a normal value and export price review of certain carbon …



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APHIS sending ‘Letters of Non-Compliance’ for Lacey Act Declaration Errors

The US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will begin notifying importers and customs brokers when Lacey Act declarations are submitted containing errors.  Importers (and importers of record) will …



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USDA APHIS CORE on the Horizon for 2019-2020

At the National Customs Broker’s and Freight Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) national conference this week, a USDA representative stated that the timeline of implementation for the USDA program commonly …



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China 301 Tariffs Update

There is never a dull moment in the U.S./China trade war.  On Wednesday night, President Trump tweeted that the U.S. will delay the duty increase on List 1, List 2, …



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Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff

CN 19-19, Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) wishes to advise of an amendment to the August 8, 2019 version of …



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