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Payments to CBSA now available through online banking with CIBC

Importers with their own account security or those who are under the GST Direct Payment Option can now make their monthly payments online through CIBC (in addition to Scotiabank, TD, …



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FDA Delays Compliance Dates for Nutritional Labeling Changes

After a May 2016 decision to begin enforcement of new labeling requirements, the FDA has determined that the enforcement dates will be postponed until “a later time.”  Initially, small business …



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Trade Shows: Temporary Import Bond or Dutiable Consumption Entry?

Trade show season presents a number of unique challenges for importers and exporters.  Of course, you have goods that you don’t normally ship, but you also need to know how …



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Trade Show Season: Know Before You Go

This is the time of year when companies are preparing to be an exhibitor at a trade show in the United States.  So, before you load those skids, here are …



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CBSA System Outages, Interim Measures and Issuance of ACI Penalties to Highway Carriers

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. CN 17-19, System Outages, Interim Measures and Issuance of ACI Penalties to Highway Carriers The Advance …



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Canada – Ukraine Free Trade Agreement

The Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement received Royal Assent on June 1, 2017.  Information about the agreement is available on Global Affairs Canada’s website.  The implementation date has not been announced.



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CBSA – What’s New

The following have been updated on the Canada Border Services Agency website. D2-6-3, Disposition of Alcoholic Beverages This memorandum explains the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) procedures regarding the disposition …



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Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe, Preliminary Injury Inquiry

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal gives notice that it has initiated a preliminary injury inquiry to determine whether the evidence discloses a reasonable indication that the alleged injurious dumping of carbon …



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Should we claim US Goods Returning under 9801.00.10 or NAFTA?

A common misconception is that goods, when returning to the US from Canada, are eligible for NAFTA.  That is not the case. Rather, these goods may be eligible for US …



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US Customs Publishes “Can my good benefit from a Free Trade Agreement?” Article

This week, US Customs and Border Protection Published an article covering a very popular topic: Free trade eligibility.  Many resident and non-resident importers claim duty free status, but sometimes eligibility …



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Commerce makes Final Determination for ADD on China Garlic

The US Department of Commerce has issued the final results of the anti-dumping review of garlic from China (A-570-831).  This review covers merchandise entered from November 1st, 2014 to October …



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Consultations on the renegotiation and modernization of NAFTA

On June 3, 2017, the Government of Canada launched public consultations on the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).  Public consultations are an important step …



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Certain road building machines now require vehicle registration and licensing

The following is available in its entirety on Ontario Ministry of Transportation website. Effective July 1, 2017, the definition ‘road-building machine’ means a self-propelled vehicle of a design commonly used …



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GoC wants to hear from Canadians in developing A Food Policy for Canada

A Food Policy for Canada will be the first-of-its-kind for the Government of Canada, and represents an important step in tackling the opportunities and challenges of Canada’s food system. Parliamentary …



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Liquid Dielectric Transformers – Notice of Expiry of Order

The following is available in its entirety on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal website. Liquid Dielectric Transformers – Notice of Expiry of Order The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) …



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