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Safe Food for Canadians Regulations – New and Updated Guidance Documents

The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) will come into force on January 15, 2019. To help businesses prepare for the new consolidated regulations, the CFIA will continue to publish …



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Utilization Tables for Steel subject to Provisional Safeguards

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has published the Tariff Rate Quota Utilization Table for steel that is subject to provisional safeguard measures.  The TRQ utilization tables will be updated twice a …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet, Notice of Preliminary Determination On October 24, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a preliminary determination of dumping with respect of certain corrosion-resistant steel sheet …



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U.S. Department of Commerce determines Shakes & Shingles Subject to ADD/CVD

In a recent ruling on the scope of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders (A-122-857/ C-122-858) covering softwood lumber, the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that cedar shakes and …



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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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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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Steel Safeguard Tariff Rate Quotas

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada Steel Safeguard Tariff Rate Quotas This message pertains to imports of certain steel goods as listed in the Order Imposing a Surtax …



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Importation and Exportation of Cannabis, Controlled Substances and Precursors

D19-9-2, Importation and Exportation of Cannabis, Controlled Substances and Precursors The Cannabis Act and its regulations (not pertaining to police enforcement) are administered by Health Canada, and establish a legislative …



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Wheat Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)

Please be advised that the wheat products tariff rate quota (TRQ) will be filled on October 19, 2018. Consequently, October 19, 2018 (at 11:59 pm local time) will be the …



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CN 18-18, Amendment 14 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations

The purpose of this notice is to advise the trading community that Amendment 14 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations is anticipated to be published in Canada Gazette Part II in …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Carbon Steel Welded Pipe - Notice of Preliminary Determination On October 18, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a preliminary determination of dumping with respect of certain carbon steel …



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FDA Offers Webinar to Help Food Facilities with the 2018 Biennial Registration Renewal Period

This week, the FDA sent an email to all stakeholders announcing a webinar that will be held on October 25, 2018 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern. This webinar …



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SIMP Program: Entry Filings for Shrimp and Abalone Products

SIMP establishes permitting, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for imports of certain seafood products. On December 31, 2018, it will be mandatory for shrimp and abalone products entering the U.S. to …



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U.S. Department of Commerce determines Shakes & Shingles Subject to ADD/CVD

In a recent ruling on the scope of the anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders (A-122-857/ C-122-858) covering softwood lumber, the U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that cedar shakes and …



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IMPORTANT!! – Provisional Safeguards on Certain Steel Imports

Effective October 25 2018, import permits and quota restrictions will apply to the import of certain steel goods except for the exclusions listed below: – The Order does not apply …



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