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Register for CARM Client PORTAL webinars (JUN/JUL/AUG)

Registering Your Small /Medium Business on the CARM Client Portal A webinar dedicated to helping small and medium businesses understand how CARM may affect them while guiding them through the …



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Union representing Border Services Officers in favour of strike action

Members of the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU), which represent CBSA employees including Border Service Officers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action. Mediation with the CBSA is expected …



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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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New Cosmetics Requirements – Effective July 1st, 2024

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents a significant expansion of FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products. This requirement is …



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Section 301 China Tariff set to Increase

In response to this direction, the USTR has proposed the following increases: Battery parts (non-lithium-ion batteries)         Increase rate to 25% in 2024 Electric vehicles         Increase rate to 100% in 2024 …



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CBSA – EDI/Portal Scheduled Maintenance Unavailability

Saturday May 25, 2024 from 05:00 to 05:30 (ET) and Sunday May 26, 2024 from 05:00 to 05:30 (ET): eManifest Portal users will not be able to view or update …



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Global Affairs Canada – Public Consultations for Aluminium Imports

Please note that Global Affairs Canada has launched public consultations to obtain stakeholders’ views on the potential collection and publication of country of smelt and cast information for aluminum goods …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The Canada Border Services Agency initiated an investigation on May 3, 2024, respecting the alleged injurious dumping of certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from the Republic of …



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Consumer Product Safety – Cosmetic Hotlist Update

The Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist has been updated and is now available. An overview of these changes can be found on the Changes to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist webpage.  Certain updates …



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ADD/CVD Scope Determination – Aluminum Extrusions from 14 Countries

On May 7th, 2024 The Department of Commerce published a preliminary determination in antidumping duty (ADD) investigations on aluminum extrusions. The 14 countries affected include: China, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, …



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New Cosmetics Requirements – Effective July 1st, 2024

The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents a significant expansion of FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics to help ensure the safety of cosmetic products. This requirement is …



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Section 301 China Tariff set to increase

On May 14th, President Biden directed the US Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, to increase tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on $18 billion of imports from …



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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) – MERV End of model year report reminder

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) administers the Marine Spark-Ignition Engine, Vessel and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations (Regulations). These Regulations came into force in April 2011, introduced standards to …



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CFIA – (Share your thoughts) – Proposed amendments to the fish import inspection fees in the CFIA Fees Notice

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a consultation with interested stakeholders to obtain feedback on proposed amendments to Part 16 – Fish Inspection Fees of the CFIA Fees …



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Update on the implementation of CARM

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). On May 13th, 2024, y the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is officially launching the CBSA Assessment and Revenue …



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