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Temporary Imports – Statement of Use Requirements

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule United States (HTSUS) and Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations allow for the temporary import, under bond, of merchandise entering into the United States …



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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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Trade Shows – Temporary Import Bond or Dutiable Consumption Entry?

Trade show season presents several unique challenges for importers and exporters. Of course, you have goods that you don’t normally ship, but you also need to know how to structure …



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CFIA approach to Health Canada guidance for novel foods

Please be advised that a new Notice to industry – Implementation for Health Canada’s new guidance for novel food regulations focused on plant breeding has been published. The notice summarizes …



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Public Consultations for Steel Imports

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada. Broadcast Message – Public Consultations on the Potential Collection and Publication of Country of Melt and Pour Information for Steel Imports Under …



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Trade Show Season – Know Before You Go!

This is the time of year when companies are preparing to be an exhibitor at a trade show in the United States. So, before you load those skids, here are …



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CBP Enforcement of In-Bond Usage Authorization

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) eliminated the use of paper 7512 forms (Transport Entry and Manifest of Goods Subject to CBP Inspection and Permit) in 2019 and moved all …



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Section 232 Tariffs on Ukrainian Steel Temporarily Suspended

United States Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the United States of America will be temporarily suspending 232 tariffs on Ukrainian steel for one year. In the announcement, it …



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Notice to industry: Restriction on imports of live birds, bird products and by-products from states affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the United States

All raw poultry and all poultry products and by-products that are not fully cooked, including eggs and raw pet foods, sourced, processed, or packaged from the restricted zones in the states …



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Health Canada Consultations on Biocides (Sanitizers)

Products that sanitize or disinfect hard or soft non-living and non-liquid surfaces to prevent disease in humans or animals are collectively referred to as biocides. The need for health products, …



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Industry registration required in CIFER for food exports to China

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated its external website with important information for Canadian establishments to register with General Administration of Customs China (GACC) in the China Import Food …



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NEW Information Sheet on Canada’s Corded Window Coverings Regulations

The following is provided by Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Program. In Canada, there have been many reports of strangulation deaths and near-fatal incidents caused by blinds and window coverings …



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Dairy access remains ‘great frustration’ in bilateral trade ties: U.S. representative

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai says the status of access to Canada’s dairy market remains a “source of great frustration,” which, along with the decades-long softwood lumber dispute, represent …



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Consultation – Provision of information for foods sold via e-commerce

Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are seeking feedback on the provision of information for foods sold in Canada via e-commerce, between May 9, 2022 and July 8, …



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Canada’s Intention to Remove Tariffs on Goods from Ukraine

The following is provided by the Department of Finance Canada Russia’s unprovoked attack has had a significant impact on Ukraine’s economy and its ability to export goods to other countries. …



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