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US State Department Issues an Updated List of Countries Eligible to Ship Shrimp into the US Market

Last week, the US State Department issued an updated list of the countries that are certified to ship shrimp into the US market.  These countries were found to have a …



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ICE and HSI Break up Counterfeit Perfume Ring

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and The Department of Homeland Security’s Investigation unit (HIS) broke up a complex supply chain of counterfeit perfumes.  Five suspects were arrested for conspiracy …



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US Customs sets June 15th Deadline for FDA ACE Transmissions

If you import products to the United States that are regulated by the FDA, your entries will be submitted through the new ACE system beginning June 15th, per CBP.   …



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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, Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI‑2015-003 Hot-Rolled Steel Sheet and Strip, …



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US Customs sets July 23rd Deadline for ACE Transmissions through ACE

This week in the Federal Register, US Customs set July 23rd as the date that quota entries will need to be filed through ACE.  This is the fourth phase of …



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CBSA – Commercial News for Stakeholders, Spring 2016

The following is now available on the Canada Border Services Agency website Commercial News for Stakeholders, Spring 2016 It covers the following topics: Important Changes to the Collection of Commercial …



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PROCEDURES FOR VERIFICATIONS OF ORIGIN UNDER A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

The following is available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. D11-4-20, Procedures for Verifications of Origin Under a Free Trade Agreement This memorandum outlines and explains the verification procedures …



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Canada Revenue Agency Forms

The Canada Revenue Agency has recently updated some its forms.



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AMENDMENTS TO THE WEED SEEDS ORDER

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Amendments to the Weed Seeds Order (WSO) were published today in the Canada Gazette, Part II to reflect the potential …



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Export of Meat Products to Saudi Arabia

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Saudi Arabian authorities take spelling mistakes and other mistakes on export certificate very seriously.  CFIA personnel and operators are required …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following is available on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal website. Flat Hot-Rolled Carbon and Alloy Steel Sheet and Strip (Expiry Review) The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby …



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FDA Hours for Memorial Day Weekend

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the Holiday Weekend: Peace Bridge Buffalo Sunday 5/29/2016 – 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday 5/30/2016 – …



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CBP Issues Updated Guidance for Vehicle Importations

Traditionally, US Customs would stamp the paper CF7501 Entry that shows the VIN number to certify importation.  This process will remain in effect even with the changes that took place …



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US Customs sets June 15th Deadline for FDA ACE Transmissions

If you import products to the United States that are regulated by the FDA, your entries will be submitted through the new ACE system beginning June 15th, per CBP.   …



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CBP Commissioner Stresses Movement Towards Increased Trade Enforcement

US Customs Commissioner Kerlikowske spoke at the Global Supply Chain Summit this past Wednesday.  In his remarks, he stressed that greater communication between the Partner governments Agencies (FDA, FCC, USDA) …



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