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2024 Customs Tariff for Canada

Please be advised the 2024 Customs Tariff for Canada is now available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. Customs Notice 23-28: January 1, 2024 Version of the Departmental Consolidation …



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Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) – Reporting Requirements for Trailers

Under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act there is a requirement to report the Model Name and/or Model number as it pertains to trailers. This is to ensure compliance with the …



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Importation of restricted handguns into Canada

Notice to Importers No. 1106 – Importation of restricted handguns into Canada sets out the policies and practices pertaining to the importation of restricted handguns into Canada, pursuant to the coming …



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U.S. FDA Holiday Hours

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the U.S. holiday season: Peace Bridge Buffalo12/23/2023: CLOSED12/24/2023: CLOSED12/25/2023: CLOSED Lewiston Bridge12/23/2023: CLOSED12/24/2023: CLOSED12/25/2023: CLOSED Detroit Ambassador …



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REMINDER – Importers of manufactured foods MUST have a SFC licence

Most food importers are required to hold a valid Safe Food for Canadians licence (SFC licence) issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). On February 12, 2024, the CFIA …



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New Sanctions and Export Controls in Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Additional measures have been imposed by the Government of Canada under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) since February 24, 2022, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Goods subject to import sanctions …



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CFIA – Final phase of implementation plan for nutrition labelling changes

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has published a notice to industry to remind regulated parties that the flexibility given to industry after the end of the transition period for …



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Forced-labour watchdog opens probe against Guess over possible Uyghur slave labour

Canada’s corporate watchdog is launching a probe against the company Guess over possible ties to Uyghur forced labour in China. The ombudsperson for responsible enterprise, Sheri Meyerhoffer, says the company …



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Government Shutdown Possible on January 19th, February 2nd

Previously, U.S. Congress passed a stop gap spending bill that prevented a government shutdown on November 17th. Another stop gap bill was passed extended funding until January 19th for some …



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Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) Portal – HS code update

As of January 01, 2024 the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS) Portal. will be updated to reflect the HS code changes made by Statistics Canada. In order to effect these …



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Canada imposes restrictions on direct imports of Russian diamonds

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada, in coordination with its G7 partners, is imposing new import restrictions on Russian diamonds and diamond jewellery related …



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CFIA Industry labelling tool update for “National symbols” guidance

Please be advised that the National symbols section in the Origin claims on food labels page of the Industry Labelling Tool has been renamed the Official symbols of the Government …



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Updates to the Industry Guide for the Classification of Cribs, Cradles, Bassinets and Sleep Accessories

The Consumer Product Safety Program would like to inform you that the Industry Guide for the Classification of Cribs, Cradles, Bassinets and Sleep Accessories has been updated. This document sets out factors …



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Anti-Dumping Duties (Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a normal value review (review) to establish the normal values and export prices applicable to certain corrosion-resistant steel sheet (COR) originating …



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Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT)

The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a voluntary, supply chain program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This program focuses on improving the security of private …



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