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CARM IN PERSON – SAVE THE DATE!

In June, the CSCB will be travelling to several cities across Canada for in-person CARM events, held in collaboration with key CBSA CARM Team members. During the past years of …



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USDA Streamlines Online Reference Materials

CSMS #52506203 announced that The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has developed a new database called “Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements” (ACIR). This will …



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CBP Finalizes New Rules for POAs

As of 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 …



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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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Canada Revenue Agency, union reach deal to end strike

A second strike of federal public servants is over after a tentative deal was reached between the Canada Revenue Agency and more than 35,000 Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) …



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Reminder: Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changed 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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What you need to know: Agricultural Use Provisions

Generally, the goods covered by headings 9817.00.50 and 9817.00.60, HTSUS are articles which are used for agricultural purposes, but which are not already classified under a duty-free agricultural provision. These …



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Trade Fundamentals: Deductions of Freight from Customs Value

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) issued an Informed Compliance Publication (ICP) on the “Proper Deductions for Freight & Other Costs.” In this publication, U.S. Customs states that, historically, there …



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Notice of conclusion of a re-investigation: Corrosion-resistant steel sheet

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded a re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices of certain corrosion-resistant steel sheet (COR) originating in or exported from China, …



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Notice of retroactive Special Imports Measures Act assessments: Line pipe 2

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (Tribunal) are jointly responsible for administering the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), which helps protect Canadian industry from material injury …



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CARM Duties and Taxes document published by CBSA

Please be advised that the CARM Duties and Taxes Document has now been posted to the CARM Google Drive. The document can be found in the Technical Working Group folder:  …



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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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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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