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Willson 2023 Holiday Schedule

Willson International Ltd. (CANADIAN OFFICES)Dec 31 2022: CLOSED 4:00 PM (on call thereafter)Jan 01 2023: CLOSEDJan 02 2023: OPEN 8:00 AM Willson International Inc. (USA OFFICES)Dec 31 2022: CLOSED 4:00 …



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End of 2022 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 2022 must be filed by December 31, 2022 to be considered timely …



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2022 FDA Food Facility Registration Renewal

Every 2 years, Food Facilities that export to the U.S. need to renew their facility registration with the FDA.  Please visit the FDA Industry Systems webpage to access your account. …



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Changes to import permit requirements – African Swine Fever

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Please be advised that the information for importers to understand feed controls to prevent African swine fever has been …



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End of 2022 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 2022 must be filed by December 31, 2022 to be considered timely …



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CBP Finalizes New Rules for POAs

Starting December 19th, 2023, 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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Import Restrictions on Certain New Zealand Fish and Fish Products

On December 7th, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued CSMS #54241684 advising on immediate import restrictions on certain New Zealand fish and fish products. This action prohibits the importation into …



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CFIA reminder concerning Christmas baskets

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has posted a reminder of the import requirements for gift baskets. For more information, please read the Notice to industry: Imported gift baskets containing food. …



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CARM will require NRI’s to have Agreement to Maintain records in place prior to launch

Non-Resident Importers are required to have their Agreement to Maintain Records Elsewhere than the Place of Business in Canada in place PRIOR to completing the CARM Portal application. All importers—both …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Conclusion of normal value review, Upholstered domestic furniture, Gu Jia Intelligent Household Jiaxing Co., Ltd. (Gu Jia Jiaxing The entire text of this review is provided in the link above …



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CBSA re-opens select NEXUS centres as part of solution to backlog

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website. By expediting the border crossing process for trusted travellers and traders, the NEXUS and Free …



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Register for CARM Client Portal Webinars

The Onboarding Webinar is an ideal first step in registering to the CARM Client Portal. If you have already attended these onboarding webinars, there is another series of webinars below.  …



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Reminder: Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Cucumbers!

On December 1st, the seasonal tariff number for cucumbers changed from 0707.00.50 to: – Certified Organic 0707.00.2010 – Other 0707.00.2020 If you are using an electronic platform for your shipments …



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