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Customs Tariff Version 4

The CBSA has posted a fourth version of the Customs Tariff that becomes effective on Wednesday September 21, 2022.  Changes appear to be localized to Chapter 17 Sugars and sugar …



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Updates for Anti-Dumping Duties

Statement of Reasons – expiry review determination, Certain concrete reinforcing bar On August 26, 2022, the Canada Border Services Agency determined that the expiry in respect of the dumping of …



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What you need to know – Agricultural Use Provisions

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 …



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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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Brown Rugose Fruit Virus & Admissibility

The U.S. Department of Agriculture previously issued a notice advising the trade those inspection requirements for Mexican tomatoes. The inspections will be for not only the brown rugose fruit virus, …



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Ready to Eat, retail packaged poultry food items from the United States

As of September 19, 2022, cross-border shoppers will be allowed to bring a greater number of poultry products for human consumption back across the border from the United States, regardless …



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CUSMA – What You Need to Know

On July 1st, 2020, the Canada-U.S. Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) entered into force and replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).  As we approach the end of the current year, …



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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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USMCA – What You Need to Know

On July 1st, 2020, the U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)/Canada-U.S. Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) entered into force and replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). As we approach the end of the …



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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 https://www.access.fda.gov/ to access your account. If you have forgotten …



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Temporary SFC licence conditions in fall 2022 for romaine lettuce imported from the U.S.

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). From September 28 to December 22, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will be adding temporary conditions to Safe Food for …



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CFIA webinar – Overview of Food Product Innovation Regulatory Changes

On July 6, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations related to the Food Product …



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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Guidance Available

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released guidance to assist the trade with preparing for the implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) that will take effect June …



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Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Tomatoes & Cucumbers

On September 1st, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes changed from 0702.00.40 to: Greenhouse Certified organic 0702.00.2016 Other:• Cherry 0702.00.2019• Grape 0702.00.2026• Roma 0702.00.2032• Round 0702.00.2036• Other 0702.00.2042 Field Grown …



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Canada challenges U.S. softwood lumber duties under Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

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



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