Willson Brokerage eNews

Willson brings news and analysis on global trade and logistics
issues, including a focus on Canada, U.S. and international
trade and logistics, trade data and shipping news.




Edit Content


Imports of Pesticides and Pesticide Devices

U.S. Customs & Border Protection released CSMS #55388253 informing the trade community of a EPA (Environmental Protection Agency Compliance Advisory Alert on the importation of pesticides and devices. If a …



Read the full news



Cosmetics Facility Registration Portal Now Available

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents a significant expansion of FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products. This expansion will …



Read the full news



CARM – New way to assess and pay duties and taxes on imported commercial goods

The re-designed Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) CARM website is now available. Check it out!! CARM – The new way to assess and pay duties and taxes on imported commercial …



Read the full news



Natural Resources Canada – Moving Forward with the Energy Efficiency Regulations

The following is provided by Natural Resources Canada. This is to inform you that NRCan updated its Forward Regulatory Plan to signal minor changes to the products included in our …



Read the full news



Minister Ng welcomes NAFTA dispute panel ruling on U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, issued the following statement regarding today’s North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Chapter 19 panel ruling on …



Read the full news



Anti-Dumping Duties

Notice of conclusion of a re-investigation: Carbon steel welded pipe 2 (CSWP2 2023 RI) The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded a re-investigation of the normal values and export …



Read the full news



USDA Streamlines Online Reference Materials

CSMS #52506203 announced that The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has developed a new database called “Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements” (ACIR). This will …



Read the full news



AMS Final Rule on Organic Products

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) released the final rule which requires the transmission of National Organic Program certificates for all organic products imported to the United States at the time …



Read the full news



CARM Daily Notice (DN) Schedule for Thanksgiving

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Due to holiday weekend, the Daily Notices (DN) schedule will be as follows: Transactions submitted from Saturday, October 7, …



Read the full news



Updated guidance for simulated meat and poultry products

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated the guidance for simulated meat and poultry products in order to: • clarify labelling and composition requirements for simulated meat and poultry products, …



Read the full news



CBSA publishes update on the Valuation for Duty regulatory consultations

The CBSA has published a notice on its website to provide a status update for proposed amendments to the Valuation for Duty Regulations. The notices states that Canadian importers and trade …



Read the full news



Proposed new requirements for consumer chemical products under the CCPSA consultation extended

On July 11, 2023, Health Canada launched a consultation on a proposal to introduce new requirements for human health hazards of concern (HHHOCs), such as carcinogens, mutagens, and reproductive toxicants, …



Read the full news



“Five Eyes” Partners Issue Advisory on Patterns and Products of Concern for Russian Sanctions Evasion

The “Five Eyes” partners—Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States—have issued a prioritized list of 45 Harmonized System (HS) codes for items required by Russia for …



Read the full news



CFIA consultation related to the import requirements for screenings and grain and seed for cleaning

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a public consultation seeking feedback on proposed revisions to the directive D-96-07: Import requirements for screenings and grain and seed for cleaning. …



Read the full news



Coming in effect of the updated Health Canada Policy on Listeria monocytogenes in RTE Foods

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Please be advised that Health Canada’s Policy on Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat Foods (2023) will be effective on October …



Read the full news



Toolbar