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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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Reminder: Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Cucumbers & Tomatoes

As a reminder, on July 1st the seasonal tariff number for cucumbers changed from 0707.00.50 to 0707.00.60.  On July 14th, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes has changed from 0702.00.20 …



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Update to the List of establishments approved to export live or raw molluscan shellfish from France to Canada

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the “List of establishments approved to export live or raw molluscan shellfish from France to Canada“. The following …



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Updates to the phytosanitary requirements for importing micro-organisms

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently updated its plant health requirements for importing bacteria, fungi and yeast. The requirements to import potentially injurious organisms are provided in the CFIA’s Directive …



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Public consultation: Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

On July 9th, 2018, Global Affairs Canada opened a public online comment period to seek input on the administration of the new tariff rate quotas (TRQ) that will be implemented …



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ISF & Ocean Shipments: What you need to know

Regardless if the final destination is the United States or Canada, if your ocean shipment is docking in the United States then an ISF (Importer Security Filing) must be filed …



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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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Revised Customs Notice 18-08 Surtaxes Imposed on Certain Products Originating in the United States

CBSA has revised Customs Notice 18-08 to include the official regulations and links to the US Surtax Order for Steel and Aluminum and US Surtax Order for Other Goods.



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Certain Dry Wheat Pasta The Canada Border Services Agency made final determinations of dumping and subsidizing respecting certain dry wheat pasta originating in or exported from the Republic of Turkey. …



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Process for requesting remission of surtaxes that apply on certain goods from the U.S.

The Government of Canada is outlining a framework and process for how it will consider remission requests for the surtaxes on products that came into force on July 1, 2018.  …



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Reminder: Goods must be exported timely when AES is filed

US Customs has been enforcing penalties on exports that were not completed timely and in accordance with the date of export within the AES filing.  Penalties will be issued if …



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Anti-Dumping Duties -Steel Piling Pipe

CARBON AND ALLOY STEEL PIPE PILES ORIGINATING IN OR EXPORTED FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures …



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Retaliatory Tariffs – Helpful Links

Following is a list of links to information about the retaliatory tariffs. Process for requesting remission of surtaxes that apply on certain goods from the U.S. Countermeasures in Response to …



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Reminder: FDA Reporting on LED Lighting

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued CSMS message 17-000330 regarding their regulatory authority over light emitting diodes (LED) that are contained in bulbs, fixtures, and other products.  These …



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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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