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Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe, Inquiry No. NQ-2017-002

The following is available in its entirety on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Carbon and alloy steel line pipe, Inquiry No. NQ-2017-002 The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, pursuant to the …



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Safeguard Tariffs against Solar Panels and Washing Machines take Effect

This week, the United States began levying ‘safeguard’ tariffs on washing machines and solar panels.  The tariff on large industrial washing machines is 20% on the first 1.2 million machines, …



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US Customs Clarifies Anti-dumping Duty Order on Certain Softwood Lumber from Canada

US customs has issued a clarification regarding the scope of anti-dumping case A-122-857 that covers certain softwood lumber products from Canada.  In this clarification, CBP states, “finished products made from …



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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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K90 – Duties Relief Application

Canada Border Services Agency has updated the following form K90 – Duties Relief Application              



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What you need to know if you plan to travel with certain animals and return to Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulates the importation of certain animals in order to prevent animal diseases of concern from entering and spreading in Canada, including diseases that can …



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CETA Origin Declaration – UPDATE

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has advised that they have received confirmation from the EU that the Member States in the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) group will accept the …



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CFIA Industry Labelling Tool Update – Meat and Poultry Products

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has provided additional guidance on the Labelling Requirements for Meat and Poultry Products to the Industry Labelling Tool. The following sections …



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FDA Accredited Third-Party Certification Program under FSMA

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has established the first accreditation body under the FSMA.  The first accreditation was issued to ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB). This accreditation carries a …



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ADD to be assessed on Tapered Roller Bearings from South Korea

The US Department of Commerce has made a preliminary determination for anti-dumping duties on certain tapered roller bearings from South Korea.  This determination means that the Department of Commerce has …



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Have you updated your contact information lately?

In this fast paced world, businesses are continually evolving.  Willson International wanted to take a moment to remind our clients that our partnership is dependent on communication.  If your company …



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Excise and GST/HST News – No. 103 (January 2018)

The following is available on the Canada Revenue Agency website. Excise and GST/HST News – No. 103 (January 2018)              



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Transshipment and CETA

The Canada B0rder Services Agency has clarified what is required when originating goods are sent from the EU to the U.S. for delivery to Canada or to another EU country …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following are now available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Seamless Casing – Notice of Initiation of Expiry Review Investigation The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an …



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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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