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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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Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) – Seal Security – Special Edition

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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Statement of reasons – expiry review determination: Carbon and alloy steel line pipe 2

The Canada Border Services Agency determined that the expiry of the finding made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping …



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Public Service Alliance of Canada votes to strike

The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) has overwhelmingly voted in favour of striking. This includes clerical staff at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Conclusion of normal value review – Oil country tubular goods and seamless casing The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded a normal value review to update normal values, export …



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200% Duty on RU Aluminum Effective 4/10, Cast and Smelt Reporting Delayed

On February 24, 2023, Presidential Proclamation 10522 covering “Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States” announcing that aluminum articles that are the product of Russia, and derivative aluminum articles …



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CBP Expanding Forced Labor Priority Sectors

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has expanded the list of “priority sectors” for enforcement of forced labor violations under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). We have previously …



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AMS Final Rule on Organic Products

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) released the final rule which requires the transmission of National Organic Program certificates for all organic products imported to the United States at the time …



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China 301 Tariffs – Bond Saturation

As we continue to follow the effects of China 301 tariffs and the impact on the trade community, we would like to remind importers of the customs bond requirements and …



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200% Duty on RU Aluminum Effective 4/10, Cast and Smelt Reporting Delayed

On February 24, 2023, Presidential Proclamation 10522 covering “Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States” announcing that aluminum articles that are the product of Russia, and derivative aluminum articles …



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FDA Bridge Coverage for the Holiday Weekend

The FDA has advised the trade community of their hours for the holiday weekend: Peace BridgeFriday, April 7th – 8:00 AM to 11:00 PMSaturday, April 8th – CLOSEDSunday, April 9th …



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Latest update for importers and brokers of organic products (CFIA)

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The import and admissibility requirements for all the end uses of organic Feed products from chapters 4, 5, 7, …



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Customs Notice 23-08 Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations

The purpose of this notice is to advise the importing community that certain parts of the Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations, made pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, came into force …



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Customs Notice 23-10: Amendments to the Excise Duty Rates on alcohol following the introduction of the Federal Budget 2023

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) wishes to inform you of amendments made to the Excise Duty Rates on alcohol following the introduction of the Federal Budget on March 28, 2023. …



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United Kingdom joins Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, today issued the following statement: “I …



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