This report details whether CBP is meeting objectives, reviews its financial statements, and give the result of a recent audit.

CBP has classified cell phone cases under heading 4202 (trunks, briefcases, spectacle cases, musical instrument cases and similar containers), but now is ruling that cell phone cases should be classified …

The VQIP will be a trusted trader program that will provide fewer exams and expedited lab analysis for participants. The projected launch date is 2017.

The United States dispute with Canada and Mexico over country of origin labelling has led to a decision by the WTO. House lawmakers in the US are attempting to pass …

On May 28th the US-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council released its plans for 2015 which included an implementation plan for international standards for treatment of wood packaging materials. This would withdraw …

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made final determinations of dumping and subsidy pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), in respect of certain photovoltaic modules and …

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has introduced a new database containing all of the registered varieties of crop kinds subject to registration in Canada.  The Registered Varieties List (RVL) …

The following article is available in its entirety on the Government of Canada website Minister Ritz Continues Push for Repeal of Country of Origin Labelling – Canada News Centre <link …

Representative Mike Bost from Illinois introduced legislation that House Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan is hoping to attach to the Customs Reauthorization Bill. This attachment bill will allow the …

The final rule titled, “Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements” implements the provisions of section 203 of the Security and Accountability for Every Port Act of 2006. This finalizes …

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) approved a new five (5) year labor agreement for West Coast ports. This follows months of delays in the region at the …

The second phase of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) will be deployed by CBP on May 30th. This update includes the addition of exporters.

CFIA initiatives under the Regulatory Cooperative Council The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and its counterparts the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Food & Drug Administration …

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. As part of its current food safety consultation with micro and small businesses, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is …

Environment Canada is consulting on proposed amendments to the Export of Substances on the Export Control List Regulations and the Export Control List. The proposed amendments would enable Canada to …