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Anti-Dumping Duties – Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin – Initiation of Investigation The Canada Border Services Agency initiated investigations on …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Concrete Reinforcing Bar

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Concrete Reinforcing Bar – Notice of Conclusion of Re-Investigation The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe – Notice of Preliminary Determination Provisional duties will now be …



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EICS Bulletin – Opening of the application period (CETA) – (TRQ) FOR CHEESE

Please note the deadline for submitting an application is Friday, September 8, 2017. Opening of the application period for the new Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) tariff rate quota …



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Commerce Postpones ADD/CVD final Determination on Softwood Lumber

The US Department of Commerce has postponed the final ADD and CVD determinations on softwood lumber from Canada until, no late than, November 14, 2017.  The preliminary determinations were made …



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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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Cotton Fees set to Increase in November of 2017

The USDA Agricultural marketing service has announced that they plan to increase the fees levied on imports of cotton into the United States.  This direct rule becomes effective November 6th …



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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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CETA – Confirmed Implementation Date/Origin Quotas

The Minister of International Trade has established the administration of the origin quotas and related Notices to Importers and Exporters are now available on the Global Affairs website. Information is …



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Commerce Postpones ADD/CVD final Determination on Softwood Lumber

The US Department of Commerce has postponed the final ADD and CVD determinations on softwood lumber from Canada until, no late than, November 14, 2017.  The preliminary determinations were made …



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CBSA – ACI Compliance Evaluation Period Extended

On June 1 2017, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) implemented a 90 day evaluation period allowing drivers in the highway mode, who arrive without Advance Commercial Information (ACI) to …



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Information in Relation to the Softwood Lumber Dispute

The following notice is available in its entirety on the Global Affairs Canada website. The United States Customs and Border Protection has been collecting cash deposits equivalent to the applicable preliminary …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Certain Steel Piling Pipe, Notice of Expiry Review Investigation The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an expiry review of its finding made on November 30, 2012, in Inquiry No. …



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CFIA – Web Update to Export requirements (Fish and Seafood)

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is in the process of updating its website to harmonize the type of information provided and format used for food …



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Update to Establishment Requirements for Export of Poultry Meat to the United States

Please be advised that Canada and Argentina are negotiating the conditions to permit the import of poultry meat products from Argentina into Canada.  The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal …



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