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Single Window Initiative -Advance Reporting of Information

The Single Window Initiative (SWI) is a single point for advance reporting of import information to CBSA and is the result of consultations with the trade community to make border …



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CBP Fees increase October 1st, 2018

Pursuant to the General Notice (83 FRN 37509) published August 1, 2018, various changes to user fees within the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) of 1985 will take effect …



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FDA Biennial Registration Renewal for 2018! Be sure your Login information is Current!

Food facilities are required to renew their registration in every even numbered year between October 1st and December 31st.   The owner, operator, or agent in charge of the facility, or …



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APHIS to begin sending ‘Letters of Non-Compliance’ for Lacey Act Declaration Errors

The US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will begin notifying importers and customs brokers when Lacey Act declarations are submitted containing errors.  This will begin October 1st, 2018. …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Certain Fabricated Industrial Steel Components - Notice of Initiation of Scope Proceeding The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated a scope proceeding on September 6, 2018, under the Special Import Measures …



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Reminder: Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Cucumbers & Tomatoes

As a reminder, on September 1st, the seasonal tariff number for cucumbers changed from 0707.00.60 to 0707.00.50.  Also on September 1st, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes has changed from …



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TSCA Required on Composite Wood Products in March 2019

Beginning on March 22nd, 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin requiring the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) certification for all imports of composite wood products entering the …



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FDA Biennial Registration Renewal for 2018! Be sure your Login information is Current!

Food facilities are required to renew their registration in every even numbered year between October 1st and December 31st.  The owner, operator, or agent in charge of the facility, or …



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Mark your Calendars – FDA Biennial Registration Renewal for 2018!

Food facilities are required to renew their registration in every even numbered year between October 1st and December 31st. The owner, operator, or agent in charge of the facility, or …



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Negative ADD/CVD Determination on Uncoated Groundwood Paper from Canada

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that no antidumping or countervailing duty orders will be issued on groundwood paper from Canada. This comes as a result of an …



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CBP Fees increase October 1st, 2018

Pursuant to the General Notice (83 FRN 37509) published August 1, 2018, various changes to user fees within the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) of 1985 will take effect …



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Prime Minister Announces Changes to the Cabinet Committees

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced changes to the structure and mandate of Cabinet committees to make them even more efficient and responsive to the needs of Canadians, and …



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EOPS and Collection of Surtax

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) provided the following response regarding participants in the Exporters of Processing Services (EOPS) program and the collection of surtax: An importer imports duty free goods …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following is available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Certain Unitized Wall Modules - Notice of Initiation of Expiry Review Investigation On August 27, 2018, the Canadian International Trade …



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CBP Fees increased October 1st, 2018

Pursuant to the General Notice (83 FRN 37509) published August 1, 2018, various changes to user fees within the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) of 1985 will take effect …



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