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End of 2023 Quota Filing – U.S. Shipments

Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Many items are subject to Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs).  TRQs are a two-stage tariff, which imposes a lower rate of duty on imports up to the …



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Tariff Preference Level (TPL) for Certain Textile Shipments

A reminder to clients utilizing Certificates of Eligibility to obtain preferential duty treatment that TPL entries released within 2023 must be filed by December 31, 2023 to be considered timely …



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U.S. Thanksgiving Day FDA Hours

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday: Peace Bridge BuffaloThursday 11/23/2023: CLOSED Lewiston BridgeThursday 11/23/2023: CLOSED Alexandria Bay, NYThursday 11/23/2023: …



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Notice of initiation of expiry review investigation – Cold-Rolled Steel

On November 14, 2023, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an expiry review concerning the dumping and subsidizing of certain cold-rolled steel originating in or exported from China, South Korea …



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Cosmetics Facility Registration – Delayed until July 1st, 2024

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents a significant expansion of FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products. This requirement was …



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Government Shutdown Averted until January 19th

Previously, U.S. Congress passed a stop gap spending bill that prevented a government shutdown on November 17th. On Tuesday, another stop gap bill was passed extended funding until January 19th, …



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Trade Fundamentals – Repaired Goods

Whether repairing goods is the specialty of your business or you find your company in a situation where goods are shipped to your company for repair or refurbishment, it is …



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Additional sanctions in response to Russia’s ongoing violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions against 9 individuals and 6 entities under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. These …



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Potential Government Shutdown on November 17th

Previously, U.S. Congress passed a stop gap spending bill that prevented a government shutdown on September 30th. This bill extended finding until November 17th. In the event of a shutdown, …



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End of 2023 Quota Filing – U.S. Shipments

Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Many items are subject to Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs).  TRQs are a two-stage tariff, which imposes a lower rate of duty on imports up to the …



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Tariff Preference Level (TPL) for Certain Textile Shipments

A reminder to clients utilizing Certificates of Eligibility to obtain preferential duty treatment that TPL entries released within 2023 must be filed by December 31, 2023 to be considered timely …



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FDA Veteran’s Day Holiday Hours

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the holiday weekend: Peace Bridge BuffaloFriday, November 10th: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PMSaturday, November 11th: CLOSEDSunday, November …



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CARM – Daily Notice (DN) schedule for Remembrance Day

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Due to Remembrance Day, the Daily Notices (DN) schedule will be as follows:



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Aluminum Smelt and Cast Requirements

On February 24, 2023, Presidential Proclamation 10522 covering “Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States” requires that importers provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) information necessary to identify …



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REMINDER! CFIA – Automatic SFC licence verification

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a Food import notice to inform importers that on February 12, 2024, the CFIA will activate the automatic verification of Safe Food …



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