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Mexican Tomato Growers Propose Price Increase to Prevent ADD

This week, the Mexican tomato industry made a proposal to the U.S. Department of Commerce in hopes of preventing the assessment of anti-dumping duty on U.S. imports of tomatoes.  The …



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FDA and CBP Agree to Increase Inspections

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) signed an agreement to “maximize inspection and detection capabilities” at International Mail Facilities (IMF) and …



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Plant Protection Policy Directive D-12-01 has been revised

Please be advised that the Plant Protection Policy Directive D-12-01: Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction of plants regulated as pests in Canada has been revised. Revisions include clarifications to …



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CPTPP Origin Declaration – Update

Under the CPTPP, although no longer a requirement, the CBSA will accept a completed certificate of origin .  However, between the certificate of origin and …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Certain Copper Pipe Fittings - Extension of Re-investigation The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has  extended the re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices respecting certain copper pipe fittings …



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Trade Shows: Temporary Import Bond or Dutiable Consumption Entry?

Trade show season presents a number of unique challenges for importers and exporters. Of course, you have goods that you don’t normally ship, but you also need to know how …



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FDA Updates Guidance on Section 321

Certain shipments with a value of less than $800 can be released from U.S. Customs without an entry.  However, not all shipments that contain FDA regulated goods are eligible for …



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Declaring Canadian Food Inspection Agency regulated goods as ‘Canadian Goods Returning’

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). This is to inform commercial importers and customs brokers of updated guidance that has recently been made available on …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Certain Carbon Steel Fasteners - Notice of Re-investigation The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has  initiated a re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices respecting certain carbon steel fasteners …



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CITT Publishes Report on Steel Safeguards

This message is to inform you that, today, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal published its findings and recommendations following its inquiry into safeguard measures on certain steel goods. As a …



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Safeguard Inquiry into the Importation of Certain Steel Goods

On October 10, 2018, Her Excellency the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance, pursuant to paragraph 20(a) of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, directed the Canadian …



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Changes to Canada’s import requirements for live Koi carp from the U.S.

Please be advised that as of April 15, 2019, all imports of live Koi carp (Cyprinus carpio koi) for aquarium and outdoor holding unit end uses from the U.S. will …



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ADD/CVD Investigation: Wooden Cabinets & Vanities from China

On March 26, 2019, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) initiated its anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing (CV) duty investigations on wooden cabinets, vanities, and components China. This means that Commerce is …



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TSCA Required on Certain Wood Products

Importers of certain types of composite wood products will need to certify that their imported products comply with the formaldehyde emissions standards under the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Toxic …



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U.S. Customs & Border Protection begins use of new Form 5106: Create/Update Importer Identity

On March 17th, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) began using its new version of the Form 5106. This form is most often used when a company’s name or address …



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