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Illegally Imported Magnesium Results in $8 Million Settlement

A New York importer and a defense contractor agreed to pay $8 million to settle a lawsuit for their alleged attempt to avoid anti-dumping duties. In the press release from …



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CBP will Not Allow Single Entries for cargo on Multiple Trains

US Customs has issued a CSMS message advising that they will begin enforcing the existing regulation that prohibits single entries for cargo on separate trains. Previous to the implementation of …



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CBP Announces CEEs are Fully Operational

In a news release this week, CBP Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske announced that the ten (10) US Customs Centers of Excellence and Expertise (CEE) are fully operational. These CEEs will …



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ACE Implementation for Lacey Act and NHTSA is Here!

Yesterday (Mar 31 2016) began the mandatory ACE filing for non-PGA consumption entries, Lacey Act entries, and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration entries. The transition has been smooth, but both …



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Export of Meat to the Philippines

The following is available on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website. Export of Meat to the Philippines The Philippines is allowing a 3 month implementation phase to cover in-transit shipments …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following are available in their entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website Large diameter carbon and alloy steel line pipe (large line pipe) originating in or exported from …



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REMINDER – CBP Mandatory ACE Use for March 31, 2016

A reminder that CBP will begin requiring mandatory use of ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) for Lacey Act and NHTSA cargo release and MOST entry summary filings effective March 31, 2016. …



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CFIA – Updated requirements for tomatoes and peppers

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA’s) directive D-10-01: General Phytosanitary Import Requirements for Fresh Pepper and Tomato Fruit from the World has been updated, following a …



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Departmental Memorandum Updates

The following has been updated on the Canada Border Services Agency website. D19-4-1, Export and Import of Cultural Property D9-1-11, Importation of Used or Second-hand Motor Vehicles



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New OMIC for Finland for Meat Derived from Farmed Cervids

Please be advised that a new Official Meat Inspection Certificate (OMIC) has been finalized  for  Finland for meat derived from farmed Cervids.  (RDIMS  7911850) This certificate is approved for use …



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Anti-Dumping Duties (Copper Pipe Fittings)

The following is available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Copper Pipe Fittings -Initiation of Expiry Review Investigation  



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Import Prohibitions and Requirements for Commercial Importers of Aquatic Species and for Travellers Under the Aquatic Invasive Species Regulations

The following Departmental Memorandum has been updated on the Canada Border Services Agency website D19-8-5, Import Prohibitions and Requirements for Commercial Importers of Aquatic Species and for Travellers Under the …



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CFIA – Update to Meat Hygiene Manual

Please be advised that export requirements under sections 11.7.3.2.2 & 11.7.3.4.2.6 – Mexico of the Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MHMP), have been updated with the …



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FDA Proposes Ban on Powdered Medical Gloves

The US Food and Drug Administration has proposed a ban on all surgical and examination gloves that contain absorbable powder. The idea is that the risks of allergens and surgical …



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USDA Lacey Act – ACE Requirements begin March 31st

Wood products regulated by the Lacey Act must have their data submitted through the ACE system beginning March 31st, 2016. If your company currently completes a PPQ 505 form, otherwise …



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