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Canada’s ban on certain harmful single-use plastics

The Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations were made under the authority of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), following the addition of “plastic manufactured items” to Schedule 1 of the Act in May 2021. The decision …



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CFIA updates ASSIST Tracker for Food, Plant, and Animal products

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has (CFIA) updated the Automated Shipment Inspection Status Search Tool (ASSIST) with an enhanced tool called the CFIA Shipment Tracker for Food, Plant and Animal …



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CFIA updates OGD codes for Fresh Enoki Mushrooms

On 16 August 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency updated the Automated Import Reference Service (AIRS) Chapter 07 to add the following new OGD extensions for fresh enoki mushrooms. 07.09.59.3025.03 …



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Customs Notice 22-24 – January 1, 2023 Version of the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff

The purpose of this notice is to advise that different format files for the January 1, 2023 Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff (Tariff) are now available on the Customs …



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CFIA updates list of regulated pests to include Cydalima perspectalis (box tree moth)

On November 23, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published RMD-22-02: Pest risk management decision (RMD) for the regulation of Cydalima perspectalis in Canada. This decision added Cydalima perspectalis, …



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Willson 2023 Holiday Schedule

Willson International Ltd. (CANADIAN OFFICES)Dec 31 2022: CLOSED 4:00 PM (on call thereafter)Jan 01 2023: CLOSEDJan 02 2023: OPEN 8:00 AM Willson International Inc. (USA OFFICES)Dec 31 2022: CLOSED 4:00 …



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End of 2022 Quota Filing – U.S. Shipments

Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Many items are subject to Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs).  TRQs are a two-stage tariff, which imposes a lower rate of duty on imports up to the …



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Tariff Preference Level (TPL) for Certain Textile Shipments

A reminder to clients utilizing Certificates of Eligibility to obtain preferential duty treatment that TPL entries released within 2022 must be filed by December 31, 2022 to be considered timely …



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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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Changes to import permit requirements – African Swine Fever

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Please be advised that the information for importers to understand feed controls to prevent African swine fever has been …



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End of 2022 Quota Filing – U.S. Shipments

Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Many items are subject to Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs).  TRQs are a two-stage tariff, which imposes a lower rate of duty on imports up to the …



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Tariff Preference Level (TPL) for Certain Textile Shipments

A reminder to clients utilizing Certificates of Eligibility to obtain preferential duty treatment that TPL entries released within 2022 must be filed by December 31, 2022 to be considered timely …



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CBP Finalizes New Rules for POAs

Starting December 19th, 2023, 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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Import Restrictions on Certain New Zealand Fish and Fish Products

On December 7th, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued CSMS #54241684 advising on immediate import restrictions on certain New Zealand fish and fish products. This action prohibits the importation into …



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CFIA reminder concerning Christmas baskets

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has posted a reminder of the import requirements for gift baskets. For more information, please read the Notice to industry: Imported gift baskets containing food. …



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