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Importation of meat products from South Korea

Please be advised that Canada is now permitting the importation of meat products from South Korea. The conditions for importation of meat products from South Korea have been published on …



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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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US/China Trade Dispute Agreement Reached – List 4a Tariffs Reduced & List 4b Tariffs Cancelled

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.  The …



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United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): The New NAFTA

At this time, trade will continue to operate under the rules of NAFTA. We strongly encourage our partners to continue maintaining all records related to NAFTA.  This includes maintaining exporter, …



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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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Advances under the Beef and Veal Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)

Advances under the Beef and Veal Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) – Message to Industry and Brokers In order to ensure an orderly transition between quota years, allocation holders who had …



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FAST Notices for Trusted Trader Programs

Customs Notice 19-23 – FAST Notices for Trusted Trader Programs 1. The purpose of this Notice is to advise that on December 9th, 2019, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) …



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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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