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U.S. Surtax remissions

The Department of Finance had advised that with the surtaxes on imports of U.S. products now repealed, the Government will no longer accepting requests for remission.  However, all requests for …



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Canada to require Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) in 2021

The following is available in its entirety on Canadian Shipper.com. Canada to require ELDs in 2021 Canada’s long-awaited electronic logging device (ELD) rule has been published, which the Canadian Trucking …



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Refunds of Safeguard Surtax

CBSA has advised that Detailed Adjustment Statements (DASs) will be issued for refunds of the safeguard surtax.  Refunds are automatic and a B2 is not required. If an adjustment has …



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Temporary Imports: Statement of Use Requirements

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule United States (HTSUS) and Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations allow for the temporary import, under bond, of merchandise entering into the United States …



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Section 301 Duties: Update

On Monday, U.S. Customs released CSMS message 19-000296 extending the window for goods that were exported to the United States, directly from China, prior to May 10th.   These goods would …



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Food Safety Modernization Act FAQ from the FDA

This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document published for produce safety regulations. This FAQ includes common questions that the FDA has …



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Access to TRQ Allocations (Steel)

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has agreed with the CSCB’s request to allow customs brokers the ability to view their clients’ TRQ allocations. In order for this to happen, the importer …



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Moving Forward with Amendment 15 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations

The following is provided by Natural Resources Canada. This is to inform you that Amendment 15 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations has been published in the Canada Gazette, Part II.  …



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Changes in the regulation of nitrification and urease inhibitors

Nitrification and urease inhibitors imported into or sold in Canada are now subject to registration as supplements under the Fertilizers Act and Fertilizers Regulations, administered by the Canadian Food Inspection …



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Order Amending the US Surtax Remission Order – Update

The Order Amending the United States Surtax Remission Order No. 2019-1, entered into force on April 15, 2019, made changes to the list of goods on Schedule 3 of United …



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Updates to the CBSA Export Webpages

The Canad Border Services Agency (CBSA) has advised that the Export webpage content has been improved to be more user friendly: Exporting commercial goods. As well, CBSA has also announced …



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Certain Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate – Statement of Reasons

Steel Plate originating in and/or exported from Bulgaria, Czech Republic and Romania The Canada Border Services Agency has completed its review of the order made by the Canadian International Trade …



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India Imports to the U.S. are No Longer eligible for GSP

On Monday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS message 19-000275 regarding two trade issues surrounding importation of India origin commodities into the United States. The President of the …



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ADD on China Aluminum Wire & Cable

The United States Department of Commerce (DOC) made an preliminary determination that imports of aluminum wire and cable from China are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value.  …



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Implementation of Mexico Tariffs Still Unclear

The White House announced that beginning June 10th, 2019, the United States will impose a 5 percent tariff on all Mexican made goods until the “illegal migration crisis is alleviated …



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