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CBP Finalizes New Rules for POAs

Starting December 19th, 2022, a broker must execute a power of attorney (POA) directly with an importer of record (IOR), non-resident importer of record (NRIOR), or drawback claimant in order …



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CBP Publishes Informed Compliance Publication on Fresh Produce Valuation

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) issued an Informed Compliance Publication (ICP) on the proper valuation of fresh produce imported into the United States. This guidance covers the application of …



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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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Anti-Dumping Duties

Notice of revised schedule of expiry review (Liquid dielectric transformers) The Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) has updated the schedule of the expiry review of certain liquid dielectric transformers originating …



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Non-Resident importers MUST have agreement to maintain records outside Canada

CBSA has set a target date of May 2024 for the implementation of CARM Release 2. CARM stands for CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management, and aims to upgrade and digitally …



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Non-Resident importers MUST have agreement to maintain records outside Canada for CARM

This is a reminder that NON-RESIDENT importers must have authorization from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to maintain books and records outside of Canada with regards to importing activity. …



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CBP Publishes Informed Compliance Publication on Fresh Produce Valuation

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) issued an Informed Compliance Publication (ICP) on the proper valuation of fresh produce imported into the United States. This guidance covers the application of …



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FDA Enforcement of DUNS Number Requirement for Food Facility Registrations

CSMS 55593773 was issued advising that the FDA’s temporary enforcement discretion for pending DUNS (Dun & Bradstreet Numbers) has ended. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now enforcing the …



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Section 232 Duties on Russian Aluminum

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 Enforcement of DUNS Number Requirement for Food Facility Registrations

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now enforcing the requirement that every Food Facility Registration (FFR) have a valid DUNS number. The 60-day grace period has expired, and food …



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Updated Guidance on Section 232 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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China Manufacturer Identification (MID) Numbers Postal Code Requirements Effective March 18th

On March 18th, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will institute the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (ULFPA) “UFLPA Region Alert” in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system. The …



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CBSA will be hosting the CARM Client Portal Onboarding Webinar March 21, 2023

If you haven’t registered for a webinar yet, we encourage you to do so to understand the basics of the portal. CBSA will be hosting the CARM Client Portal Onboarding …



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Need help registering for the CARM Portal? We can help!

Have you registered for CARM yet? If not we can help. CARM stands for CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management, and aims to upgrade and digitally transform the current importing process.  …



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Updates to the CFIA Fish List

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has added the common names for the following fish species within the CFIA Fish List: Scientific name – English/ French …



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