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Anti-Dumping Duties – Concrete Reinforcing Bars (Notice of Final Determination)

On April 3, 2017, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a final determination of dumping with respect to certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from the Republic …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Stainless Steel Sinks (Notice of Initiation of Expiry Review)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today initiated an expiry review concerning the dumping and subsidizing of stainless steel sinks originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. …



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CFIA Scheduled System Maintenance, 9 April

As part of ongoing efforts to improve client service please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be performing network maintenance for a 15 minute period on …



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Executive Order Establishes Enhanced Collection of ADD/CVD Duties

US Customs will be acting upon the Executive Order entitled “Establishing Enhanced Collection and Enforcement of Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duties and Violations of Trade and Customs Laws.”   This executive …



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ITA Issues a Fact Sheet on Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate subject to ADD

The International Trade Administration issued a fact sheet on Carbon and Alloy Steel Cut-To-Length Plate from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea (Korea), and Taiwan. This fact …



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USDA Issues Sunset Review of substances used in Produce/Livestock Production

Last week, the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) announced the renewal of 187 substances on the list of Allowed and Prohibited Substances to conclude their review.  The next review …



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FDA Systems will be down from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday April 8th!

Please schedule pickups of your goods accordingly!  The FDA has issued CSMS message 17-000192 that advises the system will be down from 6:00am to 3:00pm this Saturday.  FDA will not …



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FAQ’s – Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) – Foreign Supplier Verification Program

What is the FSMA? The Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011 What is the FSVP? The Foreign Supplier Verification Program As a Canadian company that exports human or animal food, …



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Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) – Foreign Supplier Verification Program

In 2011, the US Government passed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The purpose of this legislation is to prevent contamination rather than simply reacting after a problem is discovered. …



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CFIA – Extension of Phase one consultations – cost recovery initiative

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has extended the comment period for the phase one consultations on the cost recovery initiative.  Submit comments and have your say by April 21, …



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Updates to the CFIA Fish List submission process

Please be advised that as part of a streamlining effort, regulated parties will now submit CFIA Fish List requests via Ask CFIA instead of through the local CFIA inspection office. …



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Fertilizers and Supplements Export Certificates

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is now issuing export certificates for certain fertilizers and supplements.  These certificates are not mandatory for export, but aim to facilitate access of Canadian …



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Customs Forms CF28s & CF29s Reportedly being sent directly to Importers

This week, a trade industry group reported that Requests for Information (CF28) and Notices of Action (CF29) forms have been being mailed directly to importers of record, without a copy …



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Blanket TSCA Certification No Longer Accepted by US Customs

Effective March 21st, importers are no longer be able to submit blanket TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act) certifications.  If your company has goods that are regulated by TSCA, please contact …



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FDA’s Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) begins May 27th!!!

A key component on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP).   On May 27th, the importers of record (IOR) must report additional information …



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