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End of 2023 Quota Filing – U.S. Shipments

Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Many items are subject to Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs).  TRQs are a two-stage tariff, which imposes a lower rate of duty on imports up to the …



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Tariff Preference Level (TPL) for Certain Textile Shipments

A reminder to clients utilizing Certificates of Eligibility to obtain preferential duty treatment that TPL entries released within 2023 must be filed by December 31, 2023 to be considered timely …



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FDA Veteran’s Day Holiday Hours

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the holiday weekend: Peace Bridge BuffaloFriday, November 10th: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PMSaturday, November 11th: CLOSEDSunday, November …



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CARM – Daily Notice (DN) schedule for Remembrance Day

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Due to Remembrance Day, the Daily Notices (DN) schedule will be as follows:



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Aluminum Smelt and Cast Requirements

On February 24, 2023, Presidential Proclamation 10522 covering “Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States” requires that importers provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) information necessary to identify …



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REMINDER! CFIA – Automatic SFC licence verification

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a Food import notice to inform importers that on February 12, 2024, the CFIA will activate the automatic verification of Safe Food …



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Notice to industry – shipborne dunnage

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Full implementation of the shipborne dunnage program began November 6th, 2023. Marine vessels entering Canadian waters and intending to …



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Aluminum Smelt and Cast Requirements

On February 24, 2023, Presidential Proclamation 10522 covering “Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States” requires that importers provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) information necessary to identify …



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Potential Government Shutdown on November 17th

Previously, U.S. Congress passed a stop gap spending bill that prevented a government shutdown on September 30th. This bill extended funding until November 17th. In the event of a shutdown, …



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CFIA – Automatic SFC licence verification for manufactured food imports

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a Food import notice to inform importers that on February 12, 2024, the CFIA will activate the automatic verification of Safe Food …



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CARM Release 2 Playbook and User Guides are now available

The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) digital initiative is changing how CBSA assesses and collects duties and taxes on commercial goods imported into Canada. Before May 2024, importers and …



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General Preferential Tariff Withdrawal and Extension (2023 GPT Review) Order

The following will be withdrawn from the benefit of the preferential tariff treatment under the General Preferential Tariff (GPT) with respect to goods that originate in the following countries:  Armenia, …



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ISF & Ocean Shipments: What you need to Know

If your ocean shipment is docking in the United States then an ISF (Importer Security Filing) must be filed at least 24 hours before cargo is loaded onto the vessel …



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Cosmetics Facility Registration Portal Now Available

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents a significant expansion of FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products. This expansion will …



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EPA Bans the use of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing regulations banning the use of certain hydrofluorocarbons imported in aerosol, foam, refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump products. The bans take effect between …



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