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Enviromental Protection Agency (EPA) ACE Reporting becomes Mandatory May 18th

US Customs issued CSMS message 17-000253 advising that ACE reporting of all EPA required data elements will become mandatory on May 18th, 2017. This impacts pesticides, toxic substances, engines, and …



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CBP Updates Foreign Supplier Verification Program Data Requirements

This week, CSMS message 17-000255 was issued with an update on the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) Data Requirements. Reporting the DUNS number and contact information will still be mandatory …



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International Trade Minister concludes successful promotion of Canada’s forest industry during trade mission to China

China’s growing middle class represents one of the most dynamic and promising new sources of demand for Canada’s high-quality goods and services. We know that when we expand and diversify …



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Sugar-Containing Products Export Quota: Quantities available for utilization

Due to exceptional circumstances, a portion of the sugar-containing products (SCP) export quota to the United States is now available for utilization by Canadian residents on a first-come, first-served basis …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Certain Concrete Reinforcing Bars

SIMA – Notice of Re-investigation – Certain Concrete Reinforcing Bar <link rel=”stylesheet” href=”/_wb/4.0.20/theme-gcwu-fegc/css/noscript.min.css” /> The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today initiated a re-investigation to update the normal values …



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Countervailing Duties (CVD) to be Assessed on Certain Softwood Products From Canada!

A Federal Register Notice was published today announcing that the US Department of Commerce has made a Preliminary Determination that Countervailing Duty (CVD) will apply to Certain Softwood Lumber Products …



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Updates to Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fertilizer Safety web pages

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the layout of its fertilizer safety web content to make information easier to find.  A number of Trade Memoranda and industry reference …



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Fabricated Industrial Steel Components – Notice of Final Determination

On April 25, 2017, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), made final determinations of dumping in respect of certain fabricated industrial steel components (FISC) originating in or exported from the …



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CBP Publishes Preliminary Cash Deposit Rates on Hardwood Plywood products from China

The US Department of Commerce has set new countervailing duty cash deposit requirements for imports of hardwood plywood products from China.  These rates will be retroactive and apply to shipments …



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NCBFAA Co-Chair calls FSVP “A Game Changer”

The National Customs Broker and Freight Forwarders Association of America’s RAC Co-Chair, Mike Lahar, spoke out about the FDA’s Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) that will go into effect on …



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ITA issues ‘Fact Sheet’ on Preliminary Determination of CVD on Softwood Lumber

The International Trade Administration has issued a fact sheet outlining the preliminary determination of countervailing duties on softwood lumber from Canada.  In this fact sheet, five (5) companies were assigned …



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FDA’s Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) begins May 30th!!!

A key component on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). On May 30th, the importers of record (IOR) must report additional information on …



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Anti-Dumping Duties – Certain Concrete Reinforcing Bar

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



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CFIA – FAQs about the proposed Safe Food For Canadians Regulations

Following a series of in-person sessions and webinars with stakeholders, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website now includes answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. You have …



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CFIA – Final Risk Management Document on Rhagoletis pomonella (apple maggot) in the southern interior of British Columbia.

After consultations with government partners and industry stakeholders, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has posted a final Risk Management Document on Rhagoletis pomonella (apple maggot) in the southern interior …



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