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Tariff Classification of Footwear, Covering the Ankle

The following is available on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website. D10-15-28, Tariff Classification of Footwear, Covering the Ankle This memorandum outlines the CBSA’s administrative policy with respect to …



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CVD Rates for Forged Steel Fittings from China now in Effect

The International Trade Administration (ITA) has made their preliminary determination on countervailing duties (CVD) for Forged Steel Fittings from China. The Federal Register Notice publishing the preliminary determination was published …



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US Customs to Host Commodity Specific Webinars

U.S. Customs & Border Protection will be offering commodity specific webinars hosted by national import specialists for the commodities. This information came through CSMS message 18-000212. The schedule for the …



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Steel & Aluminum Tariffs: Update

As many readers know, U.S. President Donald Trump signed proclamations that levied a 25 percent tariff on steel articles and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum articles imported from all …



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Trump Authorizes Heavy Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

Thursday afternoon, U.S. President Donald Trump signed proclamations that levied a 25 percent tariff on steel articles and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum articles imported from all countries except …



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Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate – Expiry Review Decision

The following is available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate – Expiry Review Decision On October 3, 2017, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated …



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Catfish from Certain Countries No Longer Admissible

The United States Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has notified the trade that effective March 1st, 2018, catfish (Siluriformes) and fish products from certain countries are …



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FDA Issues Small Business Compliance Guide for Labelling

The FDA issued a compliance guide for small businesses that explains the changes to food nutrition facts.  This guide explains many changes including serving sizes and non-compliance consequences. Though the …



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In-Bond Regulations Enforcement Postponed

As a reminder, CSMS 18-000013 announced a six month delay in enforcement of new in-bond regulatory changes.  The largest change includes mandating electronic transmission of all 7512’s for transportation in-bond …



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ACI (eManifest) requirements for commercial shipments – detailed cargo description

Under Advanced Commercial Information (ACI) and eManifest initiatives, carriers must provide electronic cargo and conveyance data to the CBSA in advance of arriving at the Canadian border. The CBSA encourages …



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US Tariff Schedule Changes set for March 1st

The most notable change will be to crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells as a result of the safe guard tariffs that went into effect earlier this month.  Tariff numbers 8501.31.80, …



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ADD/CVD Investigations on Rubber Bands

The US Department of Commerce has initiated anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations on rubber bands from China (A-570-069/C-570-070), Sri Lanka (A-542-802/C-542-803) and Thailand (A-549-835/C-549-836). The preliminary determination is due March …



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TSCA Certificates Required for Composite Wood Products in December 2018

As previously covered in the Willson eNews, the EPA delayed the requirement for TSCA requirements on composite wood products until March of 2019.  However, a Northern California District Court invalidated …



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Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin – Final Determinations

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin – Final Determinations – Statement of Reasons The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) …



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Food Labelling Modernization Phase III

The following is available in its entirety on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website. Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed Phase III of …



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