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Anti-Dumping Duties

Certain Hot-Rolled Carbon Steel Plate, Statement of Reasons The Canada Border Services Agency determined that the expiry of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s order is likely to result in the …



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Update on the Blended in Canada wine labelling consultation

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. From June 1 to June 30, 2017, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) consulted broadly with consumers, industry, and other …



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New requirement to reduce Salmonella to below detectable amounts in frozen raw breaded chicken products

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Please be advised that effective immediately, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will require industry to reduce Salmonella to below …



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Update to industry concerning FSVP developments and adoption

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has provided guidance on how Canadian food businesses can support the United States importers to meet the United States Food …



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Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, today issued the following statement following the signature of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) “In Santiago today I …



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CETA Originating Goods and U.S. FTZs

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a response regarding CETA originating goods that are entered into an FTZ in the U.S. before exported to Canada. Following is CBSA’s response. …



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Evidence of Dumping – Dry Wheat Pasta

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, has conducted a preliminary injury inquiry into whether the evidence discloses a reasonable indication that the alleged dumping and subsidizing of all dry wheat-based pasta, …



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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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