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Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties

Mattresses – Notice of final determinations Upholstered domestic furniture – Notice of normal value review



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Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for Wheat Products filled

Please be advised that the wheat products tariff rate quota (TRQ) will be filled on October 11, 2022. Consequently, October 11, 2022 (at 11:59 pm local time) will be the …



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Tariff Classification of Play Seats for Young Children

Please find the revised Memorandum D10-14-68 regarding child seats. This memorandum updates the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) policy concerning the tariff classification of infant bouncers, jumpers, rockers and swings under tariff …



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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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Temporary Imports – Statement of Use Requirements

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule United States (HTSUS) and Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations allow for the temporary import, under bond, of merchandise entering into the United States …



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FDA Thanksgiving & Columbus Day Holiday Hours

Peace Bridge BuffaloSaturday, October 8th: CLOSEDSunday, October 9th: 1:00 PM to 9:00 PMMonday, October 10th: 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM Lewiston BridgeSaturday, October 8th: CLOSEDSunday, October 9th: CLOSEDMonday, October 10th: …



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Vaping liquid excise tax to be implemented

An excise duty on vaping products, as announced in Budget 2022, is being implemented on October 1, 2022 through the introduction of a new excise duty framework.  The excise duty …



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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 to access your account. If …



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FDA Plans to Address Risks of Imported Mushrooms & Bulb Onions

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released a ”Constituent Update” contains two reports on their strategies surrounding the control of salmonellosis and listeriosis in enoki and wood ear mushrooms, …



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FDA Report on Importer Produce Safety Released

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released a report titled, “Activities to Enhance the Safety of Imported Produce.” This report provides a look at the ongoing activities to “advance …



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Priority Trade Issues – Antidumping (AD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD)

Dumping is when foreign manufacturers sell goods in the United States for less than what is deemed to be fair market value. Antidumping duty (ADD) is a tariff rate that …



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Forced Labor – A CBP Trade Priority

The Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (TFTEA) was signed into law on February 24, 2016. One of the key areas of focus was forced labor. U.S. Customs …



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FSVP Compliance

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)/Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) became mandatory on May 30th, 2017. To aid in the initial transition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took an …



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Tariff Classification of Play Seats for Young Children

Please find attached the revised Memorandum D10-14-68 regarding child seats. This memorandum updates the Canada Border Services Agency’s policy concerning the tariff classification of infant bouncers, jumpers, rockers and swings …



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Customs Tariff for Canada – Version 4

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has posted a fourth version of the Customs Tariff that is effective September 21, 2022.  Details on changes can be found in Customs Notice …



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