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Anti-Dumping Duties

Gypsum Board, Reference No. GC-2016-001 This report completes an inquiry by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) to determine whether the imposition of provisional duties or duties applicable to …



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Affirmation of Advance Rulings and National Customs Rulings (NCR)

CN 16-33, Affirmation of Advance Rulings and National Customs Rulings (NCR) Under the January 1, 2017 Version of the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff This notice is available in …



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CBSA Anti-dumping and Countervailing Program – Evaluation Report

The Internal Audit and Program Evaluation Directorate of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued an evaluation report on CBSA’s Anti-dumping and Countervailing Program. 1: Effective partnerships are formed …



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CBP’s Final Rule Ends Blanket TSCA Certifications

Effective January 26th, importers will no longer be able to submit blanket TSCA certifications.  The TSCA form is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  US Customs has advised that …



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FDA Accepting Comments on Prior Notice Data Collection

The Food and Drug Administration has opened a comment period until March 6th, 2017 regarding the information collection.  Specifically, if the collection is necessary and ways to enhance the quality, …



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2017 US & Canada Tariff Schedule Changes

This year, the WCO (World Customs organization) and both  Canada Border Services Agency and US Customs and Border Protection have made a large number of changes to the tariff schedule. …



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2017 NAFTA Certificates Needed!

As we start the New Year, we would like to remind all of our clients that now is the time to send your 2017 NAFTA certificates to the US Transition …



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CBP Requesting Valuation Information from Produce Importers

It has come to our attention this week that US Customs and Border Protection has been sending letters requesting information from buyers and sellers of produce pertaining to the valuation …



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CBP’s Final Rule Ends Blanket TSCA Certifications

Effective January 26th, importers will no longer be able to submit blanket TSCA certifications.  The TSCA form is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  US Customs has advised that …



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CITES Species Listing Changes

The US Fish & Wildlife Service released a memo this week notifying the trade community of the changes to the CITES (The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of …



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Customs Notice 16-32 – Application of Sections 32.2 and 74 of the Customs Act to Amend Tariff Treatment from Most Favoured Nation (MFN) to NAFTA

This notice is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Customs Notice 16-32 – Application of Sections 32.2 and 74 of the Customs Act to Amend …



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Moving Forward with Amendments to the Energy Efficiency Regulations

This is to inform you that Amendment 13 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations has been published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. This is a significant milestone for Natural Resources …



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Notice to Exporters of Softwood Lumber Product (Exports) to the United States

With the imminent adoption by Canada of the World Customs Organization 2017 Harmonized System (HS 2017) nomenclature on January 1st, 2017, coupled with the United States’ delayed adoption of HS …



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How to Renew your FDA Foreign Food Facility Registration

    Food facilities are required to renew their registration in every even numbered year between October 1st and December 31st.  The owner, operator, or agent in charge of the …



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Powdered Surgical Gloves banned from entry into the US as of January 18th, 2017

The Federal Register published the official ban on the importation of powdered surgical gloves into the United States as of January 18th, 2017.  The FDA has acted to enact the …



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