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Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods (Final Safeguards)

The Final Safeguards Order applies to Heavy Plate and Stainless Steel Wire (goods) imported from all countries except for: a) goods originating in Canada; b) goods originating in Chile, Columbia, …



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Certain Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate, Notice of Initiation of Expiry Review Investigation

On May 9, 2019, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), initiated an expiry review concerning the dumping of hot rolled carbon steel plate originating in or exported from Brazil, Denmark, …



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What we heard in the Fertilizers Regulations consultations

Did you participate in Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s consultation on proposed changes to the Fertilizers Regulations earlier this year? The What We Heard Report is now available online. What we …



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Customs Notice 19-05 – Clarification

Customs Notice 19-05 advised of increases to specific AMPS contraventions, taking effect on April 1, 2019.  CBSA has since clarified that any penalty that is issued on or after April …



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Government of Canada announces new Administrative Monetary Penalties for companies that break federal food safety rules

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) of up to $15,000 can now be issued for violations by food businesses that threaten food safety and …



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China Tariffs: Section 301 Frequently Asked Questions

Section 301 Background: Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) initiated an investigation to determine whether China’s acts, policies, and practices related …



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Mexico Tomato Anti-Dumping Duty Case Numbers & Bond Impact

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) had notified the trade of the latest developments in the assessment of anti-dumping (AD) duty on tomatoes grown in Mexico and sold into the …



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Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ) for Certain Steel Goods

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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Continuation of Safeguards on Heavy Plate and Stainless Steel Wire

This message is to provide you with an update that final safeguards on heavy plate and stainless steel wire will take effect on May 13, 2019, pursuant to the Order …



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Incorporating organic import requirements into the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS)

The organic import requirements in Part 13 of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations will be incorporated into the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS). To implement the import requirements into …



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Reminder: FDA Reporting on LED Lighting

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued CSMS message 17-000330 regarding their regulatory authority over light emitting diodes (LED) that are contained in bulbs, fixtures, and other products.  These …



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China Tariffs: Section 301 Frequently Asked Questions

Section 301 Background: Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) initiated an investigation to determine whether China’s acts, policies, and practices related …



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Mexico Tomato Anti-Dumping Duty Case Numbers & Bond Impact

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) had notified the trade of the latest developments in the assessment of anti-dumping (AD) duty on tomatoes grown in Mexico and sold into the …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Hollow Structural Sections - Notice of Expiry Review Decision The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an expiry review investigation to determine whether the expiry of the order is likely to …



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Standard container sizes for potatoes

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated the Standard container sizes section of the Fresh fruits or vegetables page of the Industry Labelling Tool to reflect …



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