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ADD Investigation: Tool Chests from China and Vietnam

This week the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a notice that the investigation into the dumping of tool chests and cabinets from China and Vietnam is entering its …



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CBP to Increase Wood Packaging Material Treatment Enforcement

US Customs issued CSMS message 17-000609 stating that enforcement and frequency of penalty action for violations to the wood packaging materials standards will soon increase.  This requirement has been in …



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Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) – Duty Rates

The table of contents to the text of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is available. Importers wishing to determine duty rates of originating goods can refer to the …



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Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will be provisionally implemented on September 21 2017. Canadian importers may benefit from the Canada-EU CETA duty relief commitments made in …



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FDA Creates “Food Safety Plan Builder” Tool

The FDA has created the “Food Safety Plan Builder” to help facilities meet the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).  This step-by-step program guides users through questions that …



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FDA begins FSVP Compliance Activities

It has come to our attention that the FDA has been contacting food importers and advising that they intend to inspect the facilities for FSVP compliance.  This is different than …



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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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Stainless Steel Sinks – Expiry Review Determination

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Stainless Steel Sinks – Expiry Review Determination On September 1, 2017, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of …



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Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) set to take effect September 21 2017

EU and Canada agree to set a date for the provisional application of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the President of the …



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Canada Considering FTA With ASEAN Countries

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada At today’s 6th ASEAN Economic Ministers-Canada Consultation in Manila, representatives of all 10 ASEAN member states and Canada together agreed to launch …



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Customs Tariff (UPDATE)

The Canada Border Services Agency has updated the Customs Tariff (T2017-5) on its website.                                 …



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FDA Releases Compliance Guide for Small Businesses under FSMA Produce Safety Rule

This week, the FDA released a small entity compliance guide for the FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) Produce Safety Rule.  This guide covers the standards for the growing, harvesting, packing, …



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ADD and CVD Investigations begin on Stainless Steel Flanges

In this week’s Federal Register, The US Department of Commerce announced that anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations have been initiated for stainless steel flanges from India and China. Anti-dumping duty …



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US Customs ACE System Outage this Weekend

Per CSMS message 17-00561, US Customs ACE System will be undergoing an extended maintenance period from Saturday 9/16 8:00 PM Eastern Time until 7:00 AM Eastern Time on Sunday 9/17. …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Stainless Steel Sinks

The following is available ion its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Certain Stainless Steel Sinks – Expiry Review Decision On April 4, 2017, the Canadian International Trade …



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