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Corrosion Resistant Steel Counter Veiling Cash Deposits Now Required

Beginning November 3rd, The Department of Commerce began requiring CVD cash deposits on corrosion resistant steel from China, India, Italy, and South Korea. Cash deposits are not required for Taiwan. …



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CBP Seeks Comments on US Goods Returned Information Collection

US Customs and Border Protection is seeking comments on their ongoing information collection on US Goods Returning to the United States that have not been advanced in value or improved …



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Federal Trade Commission Changes Labeling Rules

The Federal Trade Commission has published changes to the energy-use labeling rules and additions to the “lighting facts” requirements. These label changes will impact the labeling of popular home goods …



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Revocation of AD Duties on Chinese Wooden Bedroom Furniture Pending “Notices of Intent”

If “Notices of Intent to Participate” are not received from interested parties by November 18th, The Department of Commerce will automatically revoke the AD/CV duty on Chinese wooden Bedroom furniture. …



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CBSA – Aldergrove POE – Redevelopment Project

The following notice is from Daniela Evans, District Director, CBSA, Pacific Region. This notification is to inform you the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Pacific Region will implement a cessation …



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CBSA – Departmental Memorandum Updates

The following are available on the Canada Border Services Agency website D10-14-40, Un-serviceable Vehicle Parts for Re-manufacturing D10-14-45, Tariff Classification of Kit Cars D10-15-21, Interpretation of Tariff Item 9958.00.00 D19-4-3, …



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$2.85 Million in Jewelry Seized at Miami International Airport

US Customs and Border Protection announced that they have seized $2.85 million dollars in counterfeit Tiffany bracelets in a shipment arriving from China. CBP stated that, upon inspection, the bracelets …



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UN Resolution Renews

The United Nations renewed its rejection of the US-Cuba trade embargo this week. The US opposed the measure. The resolution called for an end to the embargo and restoration of …



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ITC Seeking Comments on Possible Import Bans of a Popular Smartphone Brand

The International Trade Commission is looking for comments before November 16th on the possible ban of a brand of smartphone and tablet that may be ruled to be infringing on …



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Quarterly Interest Rates of underpayments and Refunds Published by CBP

This week CBP published the quarterly interest rates for overdue accounts of customs duties. The quarter began October 1st and goes through December 31st. The rates were published in the …



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Mexico and Canada moving closer to COOL Retaliation

Mexico and Canada are moving closer to instituting tariffs on US exports in retaliation for the country of origin labeling (COOL) on meat products and dairy producers. The US House …



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CBSA ARL Readiness Enablement Call: ARL Statement Changes for GST Option (G type), Importer Direct Security Option (I type) , Interest and Refunds for Brokers and Importers

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency The Accounts Receivables Ledger (ARL) is to be implemented in January of 2016. The ARL Project team will be on …



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Safe Food for Canadians Act

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency would like to remind you of the information on CFIA’s website regarding the regulatory initiatives in the Safe Food for Canadians Act. The period for …



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CFIA – Updates to import requirements on the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS)

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Certain aquatic animals and their products are only permitted from countries with a negotiated zoosanitary export certificate. These certificates are …



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CBSA Departmental Memorandum Updates

The following are av available on the Canada Border Services Agency website Departmental Memorandum D4-3-2, Duty Free Shop – Licensing Departmental Memorandum D4-2-1, Ships’ Stores Departmental Memorandum D8-2-8, Samples of …



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