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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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CBSA – EDI/Portal SCHEDULED Maintenance Unavailability

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Portal maintenance Saturday June 24, 2023 from 05:00 to 05:30 (ET) and Sunday June 25, 2023 from 05:00 to …



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Union for border services workers tables wage demands as bargaining with CBSA continues

The Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Customs and Immigration Union have presented their wage demands as bargaining with Canada Border Services Agency and Treasury Board continues.   In a …



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Proposed Valuation for Duty Regulations changes will also impact Non-Resident Importers

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has extended the consultation period until July 26, 2023, for the proposed amendments to the Valuation for Duty Regulations. The CBSA is proposing amendments …



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Notice of conclusion of expiry review investigation (Copper pipe fittings 2)

On January 16, 2023, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an expiry review concerning the dumping and subsidizing of certain copper pipe fittings originating in or exported from Vietnam. …



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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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Shipping Sanitizer to the United States – What you need to know

Willson International has been receiving inquiries from clients regarding the importation of sanitizer. It is important to know that the importation of this common household item is highly regulated, regardless …



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FDA Hours – Juneteenth Weekend 2023

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the holiday weekend. Peace Bridge BuffaloSaturday, June 17th: CLOSEDSunday, June 18th: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PMMonday, June …



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CBSA proposing changes to valuation

The CBSA is proposing amendments to the Valuation for Duty Regulations. These proposed regulatory amendments were published in the Canada Gazette on May 27, 2023 with a 30 day consultation …



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CARM Webinar Recordings and Material – Commercial Accounting Documents

CARM webinar, materials and recordings are available on the CARM Google Drive (in the folder:  CARM Release 2 Documents / Documents de la version 2 de la GCRA and then …



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