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Save the Date! Buffalo Trade Day

CBP’s Buffalo Field Office, in cooperation with the Canadian Consulate General and the Northern Border Customs Brokers Association, will be holding a Trade Day event on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.  …



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2024 FDA Food Facility Biennial Registration Renewal Period Currently Open, Ends December 31

Section 415 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) requires food facilities that are required to register with FDA to renew such registrations …



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APHIS to begin Lacey Act phase VII enforcement – Effective December 1st, 2024

The US Department of Agriculture’s APHIS branch is set to begin enforcement of the Lacey Act Phase VII beginning on December 1st, 2024.  This phase includes all remaining plant product …



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APHIS Implements Import Restrictions on Canada due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

USDA’s APHIA has updated its list of zones in Canada that are subject to import restrictions of certain avian commodities.  The current list includes five zones in British Columbia and …



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New import requirements for pet food products from Thailand

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating import requirements for pet food products from Thailand. These changes will …



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Canada announces tariff remission process related to certain Chinese goods

The following is provided by the Department of Finance Canada. Canada announces tariff remission process for Canadian businesses importing certain Chinese goods This Notice is available in its entirety on …



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Public consultations – Canada’s import ban

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). On Thursday, October 17, Global Affairs Canada launched the Public consultations on measures to strengthen Canada’s import ban on all goods mined, …



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CARM PORTAL Scheduled Maintenance Nov 10 2024

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CARM Scheduled Maintenance Due to system maintenance activities, the CARM Client Portal, CAD EDI, CAD API, Tariff, Duty & …



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UPDATE – Country of Melt and Pour reporting effective NOV 05, 2024

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Please note that, as of November 5, 2024, importers are now required to provide country of melt and pour (COM) information …



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Save the Date! Buffalo Trade Day

CBP’s Buffalo Field Office, in cooperation with the Canadian Consulate General and the Northern Border Customs Brokers Association, will be holding a Trade Day event on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.  …



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Veterans Day holiday weekend coverage for FDA in the Port of Buffalo

Coverage will be as follows:• Saturday, Nov. 9 – No FDA coverage on Saturdays.• Sunday, Nov. 10 – FDA office at Peace Bridge will be open from 1:00 PM -9:00 …



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Section 301 China Tariff Increase

On May 14th, President Biden directed the US Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, to increase tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on $18 billion of imports from …



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2024 FDA Food Facility Biennial Registration Renewal Period Currently Open, Ends December 31

Section 415 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) requires food facilities that are required to register with FDA to renew such registrations …



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APHIS to begin Lacey Act phase VII enforcement – Effective December 1st, 2024

The US Department of Agriculture’s APHIS branch is set to begin enforcement of the Lacey Act Phase VII beginning on December 1st, 2024.  This phase includes all remaining plant product …



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New zoosanitary statements for eggs and processed egg products

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is harmonizing the zoosanitary requirements for various eggs and processed egg products. The …



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