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Revisions to the Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program

Please note that the CFIA directive D-13-01 Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program (HT Program) has been revised to: Add information related to the process for suspension or cancellation …



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Changes to import requirements for poultry products and by-products from the EU

On July 1, 2022, new import requirements for raw fresh/ frozen poultry products and by-products from the European Union (EU) will come into effect. This affects both edible and inedible …



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House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act

Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA 22) revises requirements governing ocean shipping to increase the authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to promote the growth and development of …



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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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Aluminum Smelting Information Requirement begins June 29th, 2022

The AIM system is a tool for The U.S. Department of Commerce to monitor aluminum import levels. The licensing requirement applies to “basic aluminum products” under the following tariff schedule …



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CARM Client Portal Onboarding Webinars

The CBSA’s Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) team is continuing monthly webinars that focus on the steps for onboarding to the CARM Client Portal. Registration is required for these webinars. …



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Customs Notice 22-12 – Ukraine Goods Remission Order

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The purpose of this Customs Notice is to advise of the Ukraine Goods Remission Order, effective June 9, 2022, for …



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Revised Customs Notice 22-08 -Order Repealing the Certain Goods Remission Order (COVID-19)

Customs Notice 22-08 has been revised and republished. The revisions provide further details and clarity on the in-transit goods, and the process for F type accounting. Goods already in transit …



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CERS, eManifest, Trusted Trader Portals – Browser Compatibility Update

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) To all clients using the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS), the eManifest and Trusted Trader Portals, please be advised …



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Reminder – New certification process for meat and poultry imports from the US

Beginning June 13, 2022, the United States (U.S.) Food Safety and Inspection Service will onboard the Canadian Food Inspection Agency into their Public Health Information system for the issuance of export …



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CFIA Change in prioritization of compliance activities for manufactured foods (MFS) beginning November 1, 2022

On April 8, 2020 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) had announced that the CFIA would not prioritize compliance activities associated with the Safe Foods for Canadians Regulations (SFR) coming …



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New Sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations

On May 20, 2022, Canada imposed new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. The announcement includes a ban on the export of targeted luxury goods to Russia, as …



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Anti-Dumping Duties (CBSA)

The following anti-dumping duty (ADD) notices have been posted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Notice of normal value review, Steel piling pipe, Wangbaoqiang Industry Co., Ltd Termination of …



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CFIA – Upcoming changes for select imports and Ministerial Exemptions

As of July 4, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be making the following service changes at the Centre of Administration for Permissions: Change in timing of invoicing …



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Reminder – Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Cucumbers & Tomatoes

As a reminder, on July 1st the seasonal tariff number for cucumbers changes from 0707.00.50 to: 0707.00.6010 (greenhouse) 0707.00.6030 (if not greenhouse and less than 6 inches in length)  0707.00.6050 …



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