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CBP Issues Classification Ruling on “Unisex” Chef Coats

Traditionally, unisex clothing defaults to the female clothing classification when entering the United States, however a recent ruling on Chef’s coats brought a new element into the classification equation: cut …



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Health Canada – Chemical Substances

Nineteen Substances on the Domestic Substances List Associated with Pesticidal Uses The final screening assessment of nineteen substances on the Domestic Substances List associated with pesticidal uses was published. Chemical Substances …



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CFIA – National Planning Forum for Plant and Animal Health

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). You are invited to participate in a National Planning Forum for Plant and Animal Health in Ottawa on December …



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CBSA/CNSC Webinar: SWI & Importation of Commercial Goods Regulated Under the Nuclear Safety and Control Act

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), in conjunction with The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), is hosting a Trade Consultation Session, via WebEx. The session is scheduled for November 24, …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following is available on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal website. Welded Large Diameter Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe, Inquiry No. NQ-2016-001 The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has conducted …



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CBSA D-memo 10-18-1 Tariff Quota Rates

Recently Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) updated D-memo 10-18-1 Tariff Quota Rates. An inconsistency was noted concerning the validity period of import permits between the D-memo and Global Affairs Canada. …



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FDA Biennial Registration Renewal is now open!

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 facility, or …



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Court of International Trade Rules on Duty Free Treatment of Cargo Vans converted to Motorhomes

In an interesting ruling this week, the court of international trade ruled that cargo vans, which were imported into Canada to be altered into motorhomes, are not eligible for duty …



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Department of Commerce Proposes Extending Steel Licensing to 2022

The Department of Commerce is seeking comment on the proposal to extend the steel licensing program until March of 2022.  Steel licensing is part of SIMA (Steel Import Monitoring and …



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ADD/CVD Investigation of Steel Concrete Reinforcement Bar Initiated

The United States Department of Commerce has officially initiated an ADD/CVD investigation into the dumping of steel concrete reinforcing bar (REBAR) from Japan, Taiwan, and Turkey into the US Market. …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Concrete Reinforcing Bar (Preliminary Injury Inquiry) The Canadian International Trade Tribuna has conducted a preliminary injury inquiry into whether the evidence discloses a reasonable indication that the alleged injurious dumping …



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CFIA – Information for importers of small packet seed into Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has posted information to its website about the requirements, tools and programs available to those importing small packets of seed into Canada. Seeds in …



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CBSA – Deconsolidation Notice – Paper Options for Warehouse Operators, Terminal Operators and Freight Forwarders

CN 16-20, Deconsolidation Notice – Paper Options for Warehouse Operators, Terminal Operators and Freight Forwarders This notice provides information for freight forwarders, warehouse operators and terminal operators regarding the de-consolidation …



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Health Canada’s Annual Compliance and Enforcement Report, Fiscal Year: 2015-2016

Health Canada’s Annual Compliance and Enforcement Report for the Fiscal Year, 2015-2016 is now available.



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CBP Discusses Lessons Learned through ACE Single Window Transition

At the October 11th meeting of the World Customs Organization (WCO), US Customs gave a review of the lessons they have learned through the transition to the ACE Single Window …



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