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US Customs Updates ADD/CVD Enforcement

US Customs issued an update for August and September on their work as it relates to the recent changes in Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duty enforcement.   This update includes a …



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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, …



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Updates to the CFIA Fish List

Common names for the following fish species were added or modified within the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Fish List. Dentex tumifrons Engraulis capensis Hapalogaster mertensii Helicolenus barathri Hemanthias peruanus Limnothrissa …



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Notice to Exporters: Changes to U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule commodity codes

On August 22, 2016, numerous new commodity codes under Chapter 62 (Articles of Apparel and Clothing Accessories, Not Knitted or Crocheted) in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) became effective …



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Health Canada – Chemical Substances

Chemicals Management Plan Stakeholder Advisory Council The Terms of Reference for the third mandate of the Chemicals Management Plan Stakeholder Advisory Council was published. Chemical Substances Web site Inquiries | …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following has been updated on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Large Line Pipe from China and Japan, Statement of Reasons For the purpose of these investigations, subject goods …



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CBSA – Tariff Rate Quota

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency. Barley Products Tariff Rate Quota Please be advised that the barley products tariff rate quota (TRQ) will be filled on …



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Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia Virus detected in Atlantic herring in NL

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia Virus strain IVa (VHSV IVa) in wild Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) harvested in Newfoundland and Labrador. …



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Centralization of Ministerial Exemptions, Permissions to Move, and Maple Authorizations

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is centralizing the service for issuing Ministerial Exemptions, Permissions to Move and Maple Authorizations in the National Service Centre. Ministerial Exemptions, Permissions to Move …



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Proposed Environmental Emergency Regulations, 2016 under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

On October 8, 2016, pursuant to subsection 332(1) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, …



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Furniture Importer Settles ADD Evasion Suit for $1.5 Million

An Illinois furniture importer has reached a civil settlement with the United States that companies allegedly made, or conspired to make, false statements to avoid paying anti-dumping duty on wooden …



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Ports along the Southeastern Coastline of the US Closed in Advance of Hurricane Matthew

Several ports have been shut down in advance of Hurricane Matthew. Ports in Miami, Palm Beach, and Fort Pierce have been closed in Florida. Along the coast, Charleston, Savannah, and …



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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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Notice to Exporters – Peanut Butter for Export to the United States

On September 30, 2016, Global Affairs Canada issued new a Notice to Exporters for peanut butter exports to the United States.  The updated Notice reflects changes to the allocation, return …



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Customs Tariff (Harmonized System, 2017)

The following was published in the Canada Gazette on October 5, 2016. His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance, pursuant to section …



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