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USDA Discovers Tiger Moth for the First Time on US Soil

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Philadelphia discovered a tiger moth in a shipment of Colombian apple bananas.  This is the first time this species was discovered in a …



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US House of Representatives Subcommittee to hold CBP Enforcement Meeting

The US House of Representatives Ways and Means Subcommittee will meet next week.  This meeting will focus specifically on Customs and Trade Enforcement.  As Customs moves into the future with …



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CBP Commissioner Kerlikowske Speaks at US-Canada Border Conference

On September 20th, US Customs Commissioner Kerlikowske addressed the CBP’s Border Priorities during his speech at the US-Canada Border Conference held in Detroit.  He covered the bi-national initiatives of the …



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US Customs Issues a Ruling on “Festive Articles” in Heading 9505 as the Holiday Season Approaches

On August 18th, US Customs issued a ruling on lighted, glass, cone-shaped trees.   These decorations were deemed not to be ‘festive articles’ eligible to be classified under the heading …



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CBSA – Departmental Memorandum Updates

The following has been updated on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Memorandum D3-3-1, Freight Forwarder Pre-arrival and Reporting Requirements This memorandum has been revised to include pre-arrival, arrival and …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Flat Hot-rolled Carbon and Alloy  Steel Sheet and Strip – Expiry Review The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has conducted an expiry review of its orders made on August 15, 2011, in …



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Notice to Importers – Wheat Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) & Barley Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)

Notice to Importers – Wheat Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) This message pertains to imports of wheat products classified under Customs Tariff headings: 11.01, 11.03, 11.04, 11.08, 11.09, 19.01, 19.02, …



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CFIA – Importation of Non-propagative Wood Products

The Canadain Food Inspecyion Ahgency (CFIA) has confirmed that heat treatment and fumigation are the two acceptable phytosanitary treatments for importations of non-propagative wood products from all origins other than …



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CFIA – New on the CFIA website

The following items were added to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website from September 05, 2016 to September 18, 2016. Food Recall Warning (Allergen) – Tostitos Cantina brand Extra …



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CBSA – Free Trade Agreements

The following forms have been updated on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Certificate of Origin – Canada – Korea Free Trade Agreement Certificate of Origin – Free Trade Agreement …



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CFIA – Alternative Service Delivery (ASD) Policy

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched an Alternative Service Delivery (ASD) Policy. This Policy aims to promote a consistent Agency-wide approach to establishing, overseeing and strengthening the Agency’s …



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US Department of Commerce issues AD orders of Heavy Rectangular Pipe

The US Department of Commerce issued anti-dumping duty orders on heavy walled rectangular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes from South Korea (A-580-880), Mexico (A-201-847), and Turkey (A-489-824).  Additionally, there …



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Online Contact Lens Retailer Pleads Guilty

A major online retailer of coloured contact lenses plead guilty last week to importing mis-branded contact lenses and selling them over the internet without prescriptions.  The plea agreement stated that …



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CBP updates guidance on Vessel diversions due to Hanjin Bankruptcy

US Customs updated their previously released guidance on vessel diversions due to the Hanjin bankruptcy. Importers have requested to cancel entries impacted by the bankruptcy, however CBP would rather have …



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Apparel, Footwear, Travel Goods, and Retail Industries Support the TPP

This week, the American Apparel & Footwear Association issued a statement on their website in support of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).  According to the statement, the industry is united …



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