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Aluminum Smelt and Cast Requirements

On February 24, 2023, Presidential Proclamation 10522 covering “Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States” requires that importers provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) information necessary to identify …



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Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation – Draft Guidance Now Available

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents a significant expansion of FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products. This expansion will …



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Planned CARM Outage August 26, 2023

Please be advised Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)will be performing planned maintenances in the CARM Production Environment and all systems will be unavailable Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 8:00 HRS …



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Notice of initiation of expiry review investigation – Carbon steel welded pipe 2

On August 21, 2023, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), initiated an expiry review concerning the dumping of certain carbon steel welded pipe originating in or exported from the Separate Customs …



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Moving Forward with the Energy Efficiency Regulations

This is to inform you that Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has published an updated Notice of Intent to amend Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016, to update energy efficiency and testing standards of …



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CBSA publishes “What We Heard” report for CARM regulatory package

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has published a “What We Heard” report to summarize key themes in comments submitted in relation to the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) …



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China 301 Tariffs – Bond Saturation

As we continue to follow the effects of China 301 tariffs and the impact on the trade community, we would like to remind importers of the customs bond requirements and …



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Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT)

The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a voluntary, supply chain program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This program focuses on improving the security of private …



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Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) – Seal Security – Special Edition

The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a voluntary, supply chain program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This program focuses on improving the security of private …



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CFIA Notice to industry – Regulatory responsibilities regarding caffeinated energy drinks

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a notice to industry regarding the food industry’s regulatory responsibilities for …



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Importer Risk Assessment (IRA) Model – Updates and Upcoming Changes to Imported Meat Product Conditions

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). This message is to advise licenced food importers of the updates and upcoming changes being made to imported meat …



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CARM Release 2 Implementation Update

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project is a significant undertaking by the CBSA and industry to modernize the collection of duties and taxes for …



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Brown Rugose Virus – USDA seeks Public Comment

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued an announcement soliciting \ public comment on risk assessments and potential regulatory policy options for Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) …



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CBP Publishes Informed Compliance Publication on Fresh Produce Valuation

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) issued an Informed Compliance Publication (ICP) on the proper valuation of fresh produce imported into the United States. This guidance covers the application of …



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Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation – Draft Guidance Now Available

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents a significant expansion of FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products. This expansion will …



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