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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following is available on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal website Certain Whole Potatoes, Expiry Review No. RR-2014-004 Pursuant to paragraph 76.03(12)(b) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canadian …



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Exporter Reporting

D20-1-1, Exporter Reporting This memorandum outlines and explains the guidelines and procedures respecting the report of goods exported from Canada by exporters. 1. The revisions contained in this memorandum are …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Preliminary Decisions Respecting Certain Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate and High-strength Low-alloy Steel Plate On September 8, 2015, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) …



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International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) consulting on international standards for phytosanitary measures

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is consulting on international standards for phytosanitary measures (ISPMs) and seeks feedback from Canadian stakeholders. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is Canada’s representative …



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CPSC Withdraws Exemption from 3rd Party Testing on Unfinished, Untreated Wood Toys

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is withdrawing the recently issued testing exemption for heavy metals on wood toys. The exemption ruling received ‘significant adverse comment’ and they will not seek …



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Reminder: Lacey Act Declaration is now required on 20 New Commodities

APHIS (Animal Plant Health Inspection Agency) sent a reminder this week that twenty new products will require Lacey Act reporting. These commodities include, but are not limited to: casks, barrels, barrelheads, …



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Two Individuals Agree to Pay $435,000 in ADD Evasion Case

Two individuals, one of Texas and the other a resident of New Jersey, have settled the lawsuit brought against them by the United States Federal Government alleging that they engaged …



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FDA Seeks Importer Feedback on 2016 Sampling of Cucumbers and Hot Peppers

On September 4th, a CSMS message was issued soliciting feedback on the proposed increase of sampling on both cucumbers and hot peppers, both of which are considered ‘high risk’ products. …



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CBP Import Specialists & ICE Agents Complete Textile Fraud Training

Selected CBP Import Specialists and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) Agents recently completed a program to become members of the Textile Production Verification Team (TPVT). These officials learned how to …



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Disclosure of Normal Values, Export Prices, and Amounts of Subsidy Established Under the Special Import Measures Act

D14-1-2, Disclosure of Normal Values, Export Prices, and Amounts of Subsidy Established Under the Special Import Measures Act This memorandum explains the policy respecting the release of normal values, export …



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Certification of Origin Under Free Trade Agreements

D11-4-14, Certification of Origin Under Free Trade Agreements This memorandum outlines and explains the certification requirements respecting the exportation of commercial goods under a free trade agreement to which Canada …



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Tariff Classification Notices

The following are available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. D10-14-65, Tariff Classification of Decoy Calls D10-14-66, Tariff Classification of Certain Printed Flags and Banners D10-14-67, Tariff Classification of …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Certain carbon and alloy steel line pipe originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby gives notice that, pursuant to …



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US Senator urges Action on COOL Repeal

Senator John Boozman, a high ranking member of the Senate Agricultural Committee, has described the COOL mandate as, “clearly in violation of our trade agreements and our partners are eager …



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Australia pushes for more Access to American Sugar Market through the TPP

Australia is attempting to have more access to the US market through the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Australia would like to increase the amount of sugar they can export despite reports in …



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