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This Week’s U.S & China Trade Developments

On Thursday, 279 commodity classifications were added to the previous 818 commodity classifications impacted by the 25% duty on China origin goods entering the United States. Combined, this is an …



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China 301 Tariffs: Bond Saturation

As we continue to follow the effects of China 301 tariffs, we would like to remind importers of customs bond requirements and the potential for quick saturation of existing bonds. …



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Conditions for importation of meat products from Japan Updated

Please be advised that Annex A for Japan in Chapter 10 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures has been revised and is now published. The annex includes attestation requirements …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following are available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Cold-Rolled Steel – Notice of Preliminary Determination On August 23, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made preliminary …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following is now available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet - Initiation of Investigation (Statement of Reasons) The Canada Border Services Agency initiated an investigation on …



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New from Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Program

Safety of teething necklaces worn by children under three years of age in Canada The purpose of this notice is to inform you that the Consumer Product Safety Program of …



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Gov’t Takes Further Steps to Prevent Diversion of Steel Products Into Canada

The following can be found in its entirety on the Department of Finance Canada website. The Government of Canada continues to protect Canada’s steel industry and stand up for Canadian workers, …



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Section 232 Steel & Aluminum Duty – Rates double for Turkey Origin

CSMS 18-000477 has been issued in accordance with the Presidential Proclamation signed on Friday. This officially doubles the Section 232 duty rates for steel and aluminum manufactured in Turkey as …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Carbon Steel Welded Pipe

Carbon Steel Welded Pipe – Statement of Reasons The Canada Border Services Agency initiated an investigation on July 20, 2018, respecting the alleged injurious dumping of certain carbon steel welded …



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Important regulatory information on small containers of architectural coatings

Environment and Climate Change Canada have sent the following message regarding the manufacture, import or sale of architectural coating products, such as paints, stains, varnishes, lacquers and other types of …



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Retaliatory Tariffs – Surtax Payable Twice

Canada Border Services Agency has provided a response to the following question. Can the same goods be subject to surtax more than once? For example, goods that are imported into …



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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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This Week’s U.S & China Trade Developments

On July 6th, the United States began collecting 25 percent tariffs on 818 different classifications of goods that were made in China.  These tariffs have an annual trade value of …



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Section 301 – US China Tariffs

Section 301 FAQ Section 301 Background: Under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) initiated an investigation to determine whether China’s acts, policies, …



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Proposed CCPSA General Prohibition Enforcement Webinars

The Consumer Product Safety Program of Health Canada wishes to introduce a new approach to communicate with stakeholders about its compliance and enforcement activities under the General Prohibition provisions of the …



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