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Copper Pipe Fittings threatening to cause injury

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal finds the dumping and subsidizing of pressure pipe fittings and drainage, waste and vent pipe fittings, made of cast copper alloy, wrought (or “wrot”) copper …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following information is now available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Oil Country Tubular Goods – Notice of Initiation of Normal Value Review (HLD CLARK) Concrete Reinforcing Bar …



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Steel & Aluminum Tariffs: Bond Saturation

As we continue to follow the effects of Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum, we would like to remind importers of customs bond requirements and the potential for quick …



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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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Comprehensive List of Retaliatory Tariffs

The coalition of American Metal Manufacturers and Users posted a “comprehensive list of retaliatory tariffs” that are either currently effective or proposed against the United States. This list includes: • …



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Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

On Jun 13, 2018, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that final Safe Food for Canadians Regulations …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Cold-Rolled Steel

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations, on May 25, 2018, under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain cold-rolled steel in …



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ABCs of Seed Importation into Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated the ABCs of Seed Importation into Canada document. If you have any questions, please contact seedsemence@inspection.gc.ca          



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The CFIA Chronicle

For the latest on CFIA initiatives, services, research and other news – check out the latest edition of The CFIA Chronicle. This issue includes the following articles: The CFIA’s Standard …



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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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CBP Centers Validating Claims of US Origin on Steel Products and Aluminum Products

U.S. Customs & Border Protection has begun issuing requests to substantiate claims of U.S. origin steel and aluminum products for items classifiable in Chapters 72 and 73, not entered under …



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U.S. Section 232 Tariffs & Canadian Countermeasures

On May 31st, The United States ended the Canadian exemption from the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum articles. The U.S. proclamation defined steel articles subject to the additional duties in …



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Steel & Aluminum Tariffs: Bond Saturation

As we continue to follow the effects of Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum, we would like to remind importers of customs bond requirements and the potential for quick …



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Canada Bolsters Prevention of Transshipment and Diversion of Steel and Aluminum Products Through Country of Origin Marking Regime

The following is available in its entirety on the Department of Finance Canada website. The Government of Canada is taking action to support Canadian steel and aluminum workers and industries …



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Additional Duty on Imports of Steel and Aluminum Articles under Section 232

Yesterday, CSMS 18-000372 was issued by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) officially ending the exemptions of Canada, Mexico, and the European Union from the Section 232 steel and aluminum …



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