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Anti-Dumping Duties update

Conclusion of normal value review – Upholstered domestic furniture The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today concluded a normal value review (review) to update all normal values and export …



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Strengthening Canada’s ties with ASEAN

The partnership between Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is rooted in deep people-to-people, trade, and diplomatic ties. Canada is committed to further strengthening this partnership by …



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Trade Fundamentals: Tariff Classification

The proper classification of a commodity is the driver for nearly every component in a cross-border transaction. This includes duty assessment, documentary requirements, and the data that may need to …



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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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Register for CARM Client Portal Webinars (December)

The CARM team is continuing monthly webinars in December, to support TCPs onboarding to the CARM client portal. Please register using the links below: Webinar Registration – CARM Client Portal …



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Single Use Plastic Prohibition Regulations comes into effect December 20, 2022

The Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations (SUPPR) will come into force on commencing on December 20, 2022. The Regulations prohibit the manufacture, import and sale of single-use plastic checkout bags, cutlery, …



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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 11th: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PMSaturday, November 12th: CLOSEDSunday, November 13th: …



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Reminder – Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changed for Tomatoes & Cucumbers!

On November 15th, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes changed from 0702.00.20 to: • Greenhouseo Certified organic 0702.00.6016 o Other• Cherry 0702.00.6019• Grape 0702.00.6021• Roma 0702.00.6023• Round 0702.00.6027• Other 0702.00.6032 …



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Memorandum D23-3-1 – Customs Self-Assessment Program for Importers – Revised

Please find attached the revised Memorandum D23-3-1 – Customs Self-Assessment Program for Importers In Brief 1. The definitions section has been revised. 2. References to Free and Secure Trade (FAST) …



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Forestry export programs – new process for issuance of certificates

Please note that effective November 15, 2022, facilities registering under the Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program (HT program), the Canadian Sawn Wood Certification Program (CSWCP) and the Cedar …



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Changes to Grade Verification of Onions for Export to the US

The United States (U.S.) onion import regulations identifies the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) as Canada’s governmental inspection service for certifying the grade, size, quality and maturity of onions to …



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Anti-Dumping Duty reviews

Notice of close of record and updated schedule, Upholstered domestic furniture The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has now closed the record of the normal value review of certain upholstered …



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Food Export Control Policy

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has posted its Food Export Control Policy online. This policy outlines the principles the CFIA follows as Canada’s competent authority to verify compliance and …



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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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