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FCC 740 Form Waiver Extended

In a CSMS message issued by US Customs, US Customs has advised brokers and importers that the waiver of FCC form 740 will be extended until September 30th, 2017.  This …



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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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CBSA – Highway Pre-arrival and Reporting Requirements

The following memorandum has been revised and is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. D3-4-2, Highway Pre-arrival and Reporting Requirements This memorandum has been revised …



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CBSA – Commercial Importation of Intoxicating Liquors

The following memorandum has been updated and is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. D3-1-3, Commercial Importation of Intoxicating Liquors This memorandum has been revised …



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CITT issues finding concerning dumping of Certain Fabricated Industrial Steel Components

The following is available in its entirety on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) website. Certain Fabricated Industrial Steel Components, Inquiry No. NQ-2016-004 On May 25, 2017, the CITT issued …



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CFIA – Blended wine labelling consultation

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is consulting consumers and industry stakeholders on a proposed change to the way that wine blended in Canada is labelled. The Food and Drug …



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CFIA Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) web page Updated

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recently updated the CFIA Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) web page to include the following AIRS Code Lists; AIRS End Use Code; AIRS …



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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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New Data Requirements on EPA Filings

Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) moved to the ACE platform for entry transmission to CBP.  Some of those familiar with the EPA 3520-21 form may have noticed this already. …



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FDA Publishes: “FSVP: What Do Importers Need to Know”

Amidst the preparation for the implementation of the Foreign Supplier Verification Program, the FDA published a very helpful article entitled, “FSVP: What Do Importers Need to Know.” This article covers …



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New export requirements for Ontario cherries

Effective June 1, 2017, fresh cherries grown in Ontario will be prohibited from moving into the United States and British Columbia, and must be certified free from European cherry fruit …



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UPDATED Customs Notices – House Bill Requirements for Consolidated Air Shipments & Timeline for Electronic House Bills

The following Customs Notices have been updated and are available in their entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. CN 17-14, House Bill Requirements for Consolidated Air Shipments Arriving …



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EPA Delays Compliance Dates for Composite Wood Certification

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has delayed the compliance dates for formaldehyde emissions standard certification of composite wood products by four months.   Labelling of these products will not …



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Fresh Cherries from Ontario Prohibited

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued notice that fresh cherries from Ontario will be refused entries at all US ports effective immediately.  This action is to prevent …



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FSVP begins May 30th, Are you Ready?

As we approach an important implementation date of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Willson International would like to provide our clients additional resources to assist with the Foreign Supplier …



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