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Amendments to the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA) – Minor Processing Operations

CN 19-18, Amendments to the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA) – Minor Processing Operations On May 28, 2018, Canada and Israel signed the Canada-Israel Free Trade Amending Protocol 2018, amending the Canada-Israel Free Trade …



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Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS)

Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) The Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) is a free, web-based, self-service portal for submitting electronic export declarations. It will replace the Canadian Automated Export Declaration …



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Bill C-47 and related regulations are in force

Bill C-47, that amends the Export and Import Permits Act to accede to the Arms Trade Treaty, and the related regulatory changes that establish controls over the brokering of military …



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Reminder: Animal Food Qualified Facility Attestation Opens October 1st

FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine encourages all FURLS/FFRM animal facility users to ensure that their accounts are up to date with a valid password in preparation of the Animal Food …



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Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) Scheduled to Increase Again

On October 1st, 2019, the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) will be increasing again. On entries with a value less than $2,500 USD, MPF is assessed at a rate of 0.3464% …



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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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Lacey Act Declarations: Updated Form

As a reminder to all of our clients, if your company ships wood products that require the PPQ 505, commonly referred to as the Lacey Act Declaration, please check your …



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Reminder – Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Tomatoes on September 1st!

On September 1st, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes changes from 0702.00.40 to: 00.2010 – Greenhouse 00.2035 – Field grown cherry 00.2045 – Field grown grape 00.2065 – Field grown …



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Tomato ADD – Draft Agreement Reached!

The U.S. Department of Commerce has reached a preliminary agreement to suspend the anti-dumping duty levied against tomatoes grown in Mexico.  This agreement will now enter a thirty-day notice period …



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Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) Scheduled to Increase Again

On October 1st, 2019, the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) will be increasing again. On entries with a value less than $2,500 USD, MPF is assessed at a rate of 0.3464% …



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China 301 Tariffs Update

The news has been swirling this week regarding the next round of duties that the United States is planning to impose on China origin goods.  The official notice has been …



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Exclusions added to Heavy Plate and Stainless Steel Wire subject to Provisional Safeguards

Steel Safeguard Exclusions and Updated CN 19-08 This message is to inform you that Customs Notice 19-08, Final Safeguard Measures Imposed on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods, has been …



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Government Takes Further Steps to Protect Canada’s Steel and Aluminum Workers and Industries

The Government of Canada is continuing to strengthen Canada’s ability to protect steel and aluminum industries, as well as the jobs and communities that rely on them, from unfairly traded …



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Notice to Importers – General Import Permit No. 83 – Aluminum Products

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada. Notice to Importers – General Import Permit No. 83 – Aluminum Products Purpose, Coverage and Duration 1.1 The purpose of this Notice is …



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Notice to Importers – Steel General Import Permits No. 80 and 81 – Carbon and Specialty Steel Products

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada. Notice to Importers – Steel General Import Permits No. 80 and 81 – Carbon and Specialty Steel Products 1.1 The purpose of this …



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