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Anti-Dumping Duties

Oil Country Tubular Goods - Notice of Initiation of Normal Value Review (CITRA TURBINDO) The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated a normal value review to update the normal values …



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CBP Publishes “What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know About: Customs Value”

The US Customs & Border Protection website contains many valuable resources for importers, exporters, and the trade community.  The Willson US Transition Team receives many inquiries in any given week. …



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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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USDA Changes Requirements for Chrysanthemums from Canada – UPDATE!

This week, it came to our attention that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) had changed the requirements for the entry of chrysanthemums grown in Canada. The Plants for …



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US Customs Issues Guidance on US Goods Returning Duty-Free

US Customs issued CSMS message 17-000046 clarifying the documentation requirements for the claim of US Goods Returning under tariff code 9801.00.10.  At the heart of the changes, 9801.00.10 will apply …



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FDA Releases “Small Entity Compliance Guide” for FSMA Deadlines

The Food and Drug Administration released a “Small Entity Compliance Guide” to assist small businesses remain compliant with the extended deadlines for the Food Safety Modernization Act. This document touches …



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FDA Releases Updated Small Business Guide for Food Facility Registration

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released an updated ‘Small Entity Compliance Guide” to help businesses comply with food facility registration requirements.  This explains which types of facilities are …



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REMINDER: USDA Import Permits

As a reminder, please remember to send the import permits with your drivers.  Produce from origins other than Canada will often require an import permit.  This USDA permit is required …



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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 respecting certain fabricated industrial steel components (FISC) from China, …



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Canada Border Services Agency announces retroactive ADD on importations of steel rebar from Turkey

CBSA assesses $1.8 million in anti-dumping duty to help protect Canadian Steel Producers The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today retroactive assessments of anti-dumping duty on importations of steel …



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Safe Food for Canadians: new licensing regime

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a 45-day consultation on certain changes required as a result of the coming into force of the Safe Food for Canadians Act …



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Frequently Asked Questions concerning Sections 232, 301 and Surtaxes

As a result of these initiatives we have received a number of inquiries how the importer will be affected.   The following links provide some of those questions and answers.  We …



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Reminder – Consultation: Openness and Transparency at the CFIA

How can the Canadian Food Inspection Agency be more transparent? As part of maintaining trust in Canada’s regulatory system for food, plants and animals, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Certain Gypsum Board -  Notice of Conclusion of Re-Investigation The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded a re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices respecting certain gypsum …



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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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