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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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Expect Border Delays over Holiday Weekends

US Customs issued a release this week notifying the public of anticipated delays at the border for the next two weekends due to holiday traffic for Victoria Day and Memorial …



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Man Rescued from Lower Niagara River after Failed Attempt to enter the US

A Czech citizen attempting to enter the US by swimming across the lower Niagara River was rescued by boaters after being seen clinging to a log. The swimmer was met …



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Detroit CBP Intercepts Package with Canadian Currency Linked to Phone Scam

US Customs and Border Protection intercepted a package originating from Oshawa, destined for Kentucky, which contained $4,000 Canadian Dollars hidden inside.  The package was manifested as containing a book with …



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US Congress has Bipartisan Support for Ending US/Cuban Trade Embargo

US Congresswoman Chellie Pingree met with the lead negotiator for Cuba in Havana last week.  Though the two parties are still far apart on trade agreements, Pingree describes the parties …



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ICE and HSI Seize 60 Tons of Honey

Three shipping containers of honey were seized in Chicago after being found to have a mislabeled country of origin. Though the country or origin was declared as Vietnam, it was …



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Amendment 14 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations – Opportunities to share your views

On April 30, 2016, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) initiated the development of Amendment 14 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations.  This Amendment will introduce or update energy efficiency standards and, where …



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2016-2017 Tariff Rate Quotas for Wheat, Barley, Wheat Products and Barley Products

This message pertains to imports of wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by Items 161 to 191 of the Import Control List (ICL). The purpose of this message …



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Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MHMP) Updates

Please be advised that the List of Establishments approved to export meat to Mexico in Chapter 11 of the Meat Hygiene Manual of Procedures (MHMP), has been revised Establishment 699:  …



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Canadian Food Safety System Recognized as Comparable to U.S.

The Food and Drug Administration signed an arrangement May 4 with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Department of Health Canada recognizing each other’s food safety control measures and …



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