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Regulatory changes regarding the use of medically important anti-microbials in animals and livestock feed

The responsible use of antimicrobials is essential to the protection of Canadians’ health, as well as the health and safety of Canada’s food, animals and plants. As an outcome of …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following is available on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal website. Carbon Steel Welded Pipe, Expiry No. LE-2018-001 The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby gives notice concerning the …



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Shrimp and Abalone to Become Part of SIMP by the End of the Year

Under the Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, which was signed into law by President Trump on March 23rd, Shrimp and Abalone are required to become part of the Seafood …



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ADD/CVD Investigation: Laminated Woven Sacks from Vietnam

This week the U.S. Department of Commerce initiated anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations on laminated woven sacks from Vietnam.  These investigations have been assigned case numbers A-552-823 and C-552-824.  Anti-dumping …



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U.S. Trade Representative Releases Proposed Tariff List on Chinese Products

This week, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a notice of proposed Harmonized Tariff Schedule numbers for the Section 301 tariffs on China origin goods.  These tariffs would impose up …



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US Customs Issues Guidance on US Goods Returning Duty-Free

US Customs issued CSMS message 17-000046 clarifying the documentation requirements for the claim of US Goods Returning under tariff code 9801.00.10. At the heart of the changes, 9801.00.10 will apply …



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Informed Compliance Publication: U.S. Rules of Origin

As part of our continuing series covering the U.S. Customs Informed Compliance publications, we would like to cover the Rules of Origin.  This publication discusses free trade agreements (NAFTA page …



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GSP Renewed Retroactively

Last week, President Trump signed the Omnibus Spending Bill. This bill includes a provision to renew Generalized System of Preferences (“GSP”) benefits retroactive to December 31, 2017, when the program …



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Decommissioning of OGD Service Options PARS & RMD

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Decommissioning of OGD Service Options PARS & RMD The CBSA recognizes the transformative change that SWI adoption represents to …



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Single Window Initiative (SWI) Integrated Import Declaration (IID) Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching Criteria

Single Window Initiative (SWI) Integrated Import Declaration (IID) Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching Criteria The CBSA is pleased to announce that Trade Chain Partners can now use the SWI IID …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following is available on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website. Dry Wheat Pasta - Notice of Preliminary Determination On March 28, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), pursuant …



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Notice to Industry – CFIA AIRS update on pasteurized/unpasteurized cheese

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) database to distinguish between cheese manufactured from pasteurized and unpasteurized milk. As of April 3, 2018, cheese importers/customs …



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UPDATE – New information on Steel & Aluminum Tariffs released

Late last night, U.S. Customs issued CSMS 18-000240 regarding the implementation of the new steel and aluminum tariffs that became effective at 12:01 AM today. Additional exemptions have been granted …



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REMINDER – Steel & Aluminum Tariffs increase Friday

As a reminder, 25 percent tariff on steel articles and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum articles manufactured in all countries except Canada, The United States and Mexico go into …



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Kevin McAleenan confirmed as Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The United States Senate has confirmed the appointment of Kevin McAleenan as the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.  McAleenan has worked for U.S. Customs for 16 years and …



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