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Reminder – Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Cucumbers!

On May 1st, the seasonal tariff number for cucumbers changed from 0707.00.40 to: Greenhouse 0707.00.5020 – Certified organic 0707.00.5030 – Conventional Persian 0707.00.5050 – Long Seedless 0707.00.5060 – Other Field …



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Anti-Dumping Duties (Notice of Initiation of Investigation – Wind Towers)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated investigations concerning the alleged dumping and subsidizing of certain wind towers from China. The investigations follows a complaint filed by Marmen Inc. …



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Updates to CFIA guidance on Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

The CFIA has made minor updates to the following guidance: Safe Food for Canadians Regulations: Glossary of key terms clarifications have been made to the definitions of “Alcoholic beverage” and …



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Release Prior to Payment (RPP) Transition Plan related to CARM – FAQs

The CBSA would like to advise you that the first iteration of a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document related to the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) Transition Plan is ready …



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PSAC strike and possible labour disruptions

The Government of Canada is committed to negotiating collective agreements that are fair to public servants and reasonable for taxpayers. The Government of Canada and the Public Service Alliance of …



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Right to Make Entry: CBP Trade Priority

U.S. Customs has made the topic of “right to make entry” a trade priority in recent years. The right to make entry is held only by the importer of record. …



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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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