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Import restrictions for live whiteleg shrimp from California

CFIA has been notified of the detection of infectious hypodermal and haematopoietic necrosis virus in Litopenaeus vannamei (whiteleg shrimp) in California. The virus was previously also detected in Florida and …



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CFIA cancels three Safe Food for Canadians Licences

CFIA cancels three Safe Food for Canadians Licences Today, after a thorough and comprehensive review, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) cancelled three Safe Food for Canadian licences. The decision …



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Tomato Importers Beginning to Receive Refunds

Despite the International Trade Commission finding that imports of dumped tomatoes threaten U.S. industry with injury, the agreement suspending antidumping duties will remain in effect.  However, the Commerce Department may …



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APHIS Publishes Website for New Tomato & Pepper Requirements

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has created a website explaining the new restrictions on tomato and pepper imports.  This website shows pictures of fruit infected with the tomato …



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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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End of 2019 Quota Filing – U.S. Shipments

Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Many items are subject to Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs).  TRQs are a two-stage tariff, which imposes a lower rate of duty on imports up to the …



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Certain Dry Wheat Pasta, Notice of Re-investigation

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that it has initiated a Re-investigation, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), of the normal values, export prices and amounts of …



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Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED) Program and New Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS)

CN 19-22, Canadian Automated Export Declaration (CAED) Program 2020 Software Release and New Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) The purpose of this Notice is to inform exporters and customs service …



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Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet, Statement of Reasons

The Canada Border Services Agency has initiated investigations into the dumping and subsidizing of certain corrosion-resistant steel sheet originating in or exported from Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Vietnam. …



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Public Consultations on Steel Safeguard Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs)

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada This message is addressed to all interested parties in the heavy plate and stainless steel wire products final safeguards TRQs allocation process. …



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Deregulation of Cydia latiferreana (filbertworm)

Effective November 04, 2019, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has deregulated filbertworm (Cydia latiferreana). Please refer to RMD-18-02: Pest Risk Management Document – Deregulation of Cydia latiferreana (filbertworm), which …



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Food safety alerts concerning E. coli O157:H7 in romaine lettuce

Government of Canada actions in response to the food safety alerts concerning E. coli O157:H7 in romaine lettuce issued by the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food …



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Tariff Heading 9813: Is a TIB right for me?

Tariff numbers that begin with 9813 cover the use of a TIB, or temporary import bond.  These tariff numbers aren’t used alone; they are what are considered a ‘dual tariff.’ …



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CBP Issues “Three Strike” Policy on Wood Packaging Violations

U.S. Customs & Border Protection released new guidelines for penalty mitigation in the event of violation to the wood packaging materials (WPM) regulations. First time offenders will have the opportunity …



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USDA Federal Order Restricting Tomato & Pepper Imports – UPDATE!

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has imposed restrictions on the imports of tomatoes and peppers from Canada, Mexico, The Netherlands and Israel …



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