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T2017-4, Customs Tariff Update

Further to the customs notice 17-25 posted on July 24, the updated tariff (T2017-4) is now available on the Canada Border Services Agency website.  This update includes the Canada-Ukraine Free …

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Changes to the CBSA Policies Respecting the Importation and Transportation of Goods

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website. Changes to the Canada Border Services Agency Policies Respecting the Importation and Transportation of Goods …

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Exporting goods from Canada: A handy guide

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has published this revised content on their website as “Exporting goods from Canada: A handy guide”.  It is now available on the CBSA website …

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Excise and GST/HST News

Canada Revenue Agency has released the following publication. Excise and GST/HST News – No. 102 (July 2017)    

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Opening of the application period (CETA) – (TRQ) for cheese

Opening of the application period for the new Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) tariff rate quota (TRQ) for cheese The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act …

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US Customs Publishes “Can my good benefit from a Free Trade Agreement?” Article

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 can be …

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FDA Creates a Product Code for “General Wellness Products”

FDA product codes are alphanumeric codes transmitted with your Customs entry to the FDA that describe your product to the FDA.  For example, tomatoes transported at ambient temperature and packed …

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FDA ACE Maintenance Downtime Friday August 04 2017

US Customs has released CSMS message CSMS 17-000432 notifying stakeholders of the FDA scheduled maintenance Friday August 4th, from 10:00 pm to Saturday August 5th at 8:00 am Eastern Time. …

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New York Congressmen urge CBP to Reduce Processing Times on the Northern Border

Western New York Congressmen Brian Higgins (D) and Chris Collins (R) sent a letter to Secretary John Kelly and Acting Commissioner Kevin McAleenan urging US Customs to speed up the …

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US Senate Finance Committee members push for Softwood Lumber Agreement

Seven members of the Senate Finance committee sent a letter to the US Trade Representative and Commerce Secretary urging for completion of a US – Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement. In …

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FDA Announces Special Hours/Early Closure for Friday, July 28th

The FDA emailed stakeholders today that on Friday, July 28th, the Lewiston Bridge office will close at 10:30 AM and the Peace Bridge office will close at 11:00 AM.  Coverage …

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CBSA Message (TCC17-152) – Monthly Statement of Account Payments to be Made Centrally Effective August 24, 2017

CBSA Message (TCC17-152) – Monthly Statement of Account Payments to be Made Centrally Effective August 24, 2017 Clients Affected: All clients and service providers who transmit trade data using EDI. Please …

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2017-2018 Tariff Rate Quotas for Wheat, Barley, Wheat Products and Barley Products

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada. This message pertains to imports of wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by Items 161 to 191 of the Import …

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CBSA Signs Mutual Recognition Arrangement with Australia

The following is available in its entirety on the Government of Canada website. CBSA Signs Mutual Recognition Arrangement with Australia The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced the signing …

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Proposed Regulatory Amendments and Proposed New Regulations Related to the Implementation of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. CN 17-25, Proposed Regulatory Amendments and Proposed New Regulations Related to the Implementation of the Canada-Ukraine …

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