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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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FDA Bridge Coverage for the Holiday Weekend

The FDA has advised the trade community of their hours for the holiday weekend: Peace BridgeFriday, April 7th – 8:00 AM to 11:00 PMSaturday, April 8th – CLOSEDSunday, April 9th …



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Latest update for importers and brokers of organic products (CFIA)

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The import and admissibility requirements for all the end uses of organic Feed products from chapters 4, 5, 7, …



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Customs Notice 23-08 Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations

The purpose of this notice is to advise the importing community that certain parts of the Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations, made pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, came into force …



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Customs Notice 23-10: Amendments to the Excise Duty Rates on alcohol following the introduction of the Federal Budget 2023

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) wishes to inform you of amendments made to the Excise Duty Rates on alcohol following the introduction of the Federal Budget on March 28, 2023. …



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United Kingdom joins Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, today issued the following statement: “I …



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CBP Finalizes New Rules for POAs

Starting December 19th, 2022, 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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CBP Publishes Informed Compliance Publication on Fresh Produce Valuation

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) issued an Informed Compliance Publication (ICP) on the proper valuation of fresh produce imported into the United States. This guidance covers the application of …



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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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Anti-Dumping Duties

Notice of revised schedule of expiry review (Liquid dielectric transformers) The Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) has updated the schedule of the expiry review of certain liquid dielectric transformers originating …



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Non-Resident importers MUST have agreement to maintain records outside Canada

CBSA has set a target date of May 2024 for the implementation of CARM Release 2. CARM stands for CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management, and aims to upgrade and digitally …



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Non-Resident importers MUST have agreement to maintain records outside Canada for CARM

This is a reminder that NON-RESIDENT importers must have authorization from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to maintain books and records outside of Canada with regards to importing activity. …



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CBP Publishes Informed Compliance Publication on Fresh Produce Valuation

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) issued an Informed Compliance Publication (ICP) on the proper valuation of fresh produce imported into the United States. This guidance covers the application of …



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FDA Enforcement of DUNS Number Requirement for Food Facility Registrations

CSMS 55593773 was issued advising that the FDA’s temporary enforcement discretion for pending DUNS (Dun & Bradstreet Numbers) has ended. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now enforcing the …



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Section 232 Duties on Russian Aluminum

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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