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EPA Removing ‘Ancient Engine’ Exemption

CSMS # 56840547 announced that the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) rule “Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards” was finalized on January 24, 2023 …



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Amendments to the Export Permits Regulations

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The Export Permits Regulations (the Regulations) establish requirements on the information that permit applicants must provide as part of the export permit application …



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Register for CARM Client Portal Webinars (August/September)

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The Onboarding Webinar is an ideal first step in registering to the CARM Client Portal. If you have already …



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More than 7,400 port workers now on strike across B.C.

The following is an excerpt from the 01 July 2023 edition of the CTV News Port workers across British Columbia formally went on strike on Saturday after negotiations supported by federal …



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2023-2024 Tariff Rate Quotas for Wheat, Barley, Wheat Products and Barley Products (Global Affairs Canada)

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 is to …



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Suspension of the Mexican OMIC for exporting poultry meat products to Canada

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The CFIA has determined that the inspection system of Mexico in relation to processing poultry for export to Canada …



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Tariff Classification Changes Effective July 1st: Floral & Produce Numbers Impacted

Effective July 1st, 2023, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) will have an update that will impact forty-six (46) tariff numbers. This change will turn one singular …



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CFIA – Shipborne dunnage program extension

On January 6, 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published directive D-98-08 Entry requirements for wood packaging material into Canada which includes details on the new shipborne dunnage program. At …



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U.S. FDA Hours for July 4th Weekend

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the U.S. holiday (July 4th) Weekend. Peace Bridge BuffaloSaturday, July 1st: CLOSEDSunday, July 2nd: 1:00 PM to …



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Fall 2023 import requirements for romaine lettuce from the United States

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). This message is to provide advance notice to importers of fresh fruits and vegetables that the Canadian Food Inspection …



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CBP Publishes “What Every Member of the Trade Community Should Know: Reasonable Care”

US Customs updated their Informed Compliance Publication covering “Reasonable Care.” Not only does this publication cover topics such as merchandise description and classification, but it also covers forced labor, which …



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Tariff Classification Changes Effective July 1st: Floral & Produce Numbers Impacted

Effective July 1st, 2023, the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) will have an update that will impact forty-six (46) tariff numbers. This change will turn one singular …



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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Uyghur Forced Labour Statistics

The U.S. CBP has released their Uyghur Forced Labour Statistics and interact tools on the subsequent enforcement actions they have undertaken. The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) establishes a …



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Changes to the Canadian Grade Compendium: Volume 9 – Import Grade Requirements

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published a notice to inform industry, that due to a translation error, the French version of the Canadian Grade Compendium: Volume 9 – …



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Notice of retroactive assessments – Oil country tubular goods and seamless casing

On October 14, 2022, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated a re investigation as part of the CBSA’s enforcement of the measures in force regarding oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and …



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