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CBP Answers questions on ISF Enforcement

CBP posted a set of questions and answers on the updated approach to ISF enforcement. These are the questions that were submitted during the Webinar we linked to in the …



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World Trade Organization Rejects the US Appeal; COOL Retaliation a Possibility

The World Trade Organization (WTO) rejects the US Appeal in its dispute with Canada and Mexico regarding country of origin labeling of meat muscle cuts. In 2013, the Department of …



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REMINDER! FDA Bridge Coverage – Memorial Day Weekend

The following has been provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Peace Bridge (Buffalo, NY) and Lewiston Bridge (Lewiston, NY) May 24th – The FDA office at the Peace …



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Senate Passes Customs Legislation that Includes AGOA and GSP

The US Senate passed customs bill 78-20 that includes renewals for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).  The bill now is headed …



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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) updated the Fruits & Vegetable Manual

APHIS has announced changes to the manual and the Fruits and Vegetable Import Requirements (FAVIR) database in response to Mediterranean fruit larvae being found in Chile. Download the Fruits & …



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Department of Commerce Postpones Preliminary Countervailing Duty (CVD) Determinations for PET Resin from China, India, and Oman

After receiving a request from a group of US chemical manufacturers, The Department of Commerce has extended the deadline for its preliminary determination on the countervailing duty investigation on PET …



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Final Results published on Anti-dumping Review of Honey from China

The Department of Commerce has issued the final results of their administrative review of honey originating from China. All three exporters under review were assessed with an  anti-dumping duty rate …



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D11-4-2, Proof of Origin of Imported Goods

This memorandum provides information regarding the proof of origin requirements for imported goods. This memorandum has been revised to reflect the implementation of the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), the …



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Tariff Classification of Marble and Granite Blocks and Slabs

D10-17-38, Administrative Policy – Tariff Classification of Marble and Granite Blocks and Slabs This memorandum has been revised to clarify the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) policy regarding the classification …



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Import Guide for Trade Show and Exhibitions in Canada

Please be advised that the Import Guide for Food and Plant Products for Trade Fairs and Shows in Canada has been modified and is available at the following link The …



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CFIA Online Labelling Tool Updates

Alcohol The Alcohol page of the Online Labelling Tool has been revised to enhance serviceability by expanding on its currently existing guidance. The information has been reorganized to set out …



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FDA Extended Import Systems Maint. Downtime May 9, 2015 1:00 am – May 10 2015 1:00am EDT

The following is provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Several of FDA’s import systems, including OASIS, PREDICT and ITACS, will be down for major system upgrades on Saturday, …



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FDA Import Alert on Fish/Fishery Products from foreign manufacturers

This FDA Import Alert was posted on May 6th for detention without physical examination of Fish/Fishery products from foreign manufacturers not in compliance with seafood Hazard Analysis & Critical Control …



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Preliminary results of Anti-dumping Administrative review of Polyethylene bags from Thailand released

The commerce department issued the preliminary results of the review of polyethylene retail carrier bags from Thailand (A-549-821) this week. Preliminarily, the rate will be set at 122.88% of the …



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CBP Tool for searchable ADD and CVD Messages

The Commerce Department posts the most recent, searchable, Antidumping Duty (ADD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD) messages on CBP’s website This tool enables importers to to see if their imports are …



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