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Daily Notices (DN) Schedule for the Easter Holiday Weekend

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). RE: Daily Notices (DN) Schedule for the Easter Holiday Weekend Due to the holiday weekend, the Daily Notices (DN) …



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Canadian Sanctions Related to Russia – Updated

On April 8, 2022, Canada further amended the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations to list an additional 33 entities that belong to the defence sector which directly or indirectly facilitate …



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Change to the submission process concerning original phytosanitary certificates

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has changed its requirement to submit the original hardcopy phytosanitary certificates to the National Import Service Centre. Importers are now required to keep the original …



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Canadian Sanctions Related to Russia and Belarus – Updated

Russia:On April 5, 2022, Canada further amended the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations to prohibit the provision of all insurance, reinsurance, and underwriting services for aircraft, aviation and aerospace products …



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Register for CARM Client Portal Onboarding Webinars

The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) team is continuing monthly webinars. These webinars will continue to focus on the steps for CARM Client Portal Onboarding. Registration is required for …



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Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT)

The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a voluntary, supply chain program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This program focuses on improving the security of private …



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Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) – Seal Security – Special Edition

The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a voluntary, supply chain program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This program focuses on improving the security of private …



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FDA-Regulated Products: The Import Process

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a YouTube video titled “Importing FDA-Regulated Products: The Import Process.” The intent of this video is to educate foreign suppliers, importers, and …



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Reinstated 301 Exclusions – Update

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the reinstatement of 352 exclusions for China origin goods subject to 301 duties. The exclusions will be retroactive from October …



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Register now for CARM onboarding webinars

The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) team is continuing monthly webinars. These webinars will continue to focus on the steps for CARM Client Portal Onboarding. Registration is required for …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Certain drill pipe from China On March 25, 2022 the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that it is launching investigations to determine whether certain drill pipe from China …



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Update to the Customs Commercial System for Changes to Excise Duty Rates on Alcohol and Tobacco Products effective April 1, 2022

This notice is to inform you that the adjustments to Excise Duty Rates on Alcohol and Tobacco Products will be effective on April 1, 2022. For more information, please refer …



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Implementation date for new policy on import of eggs and egg products

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). On March 30, 2022, the policy AHPD-DSAE-IE-2001-05 – Egg Products will be replaced by Chapter 10.12 and Annex 5 …



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Tariff classification policy on ratchet drives

This memorandum has been updated to clarify the Canada Border Services Agency’s administrative policy regarding the classification of hand-operated spanners and wrenches. This memorandum explains the Canada Border Services Agency’s …



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USTR Reinstates 352 Expired China 301 Exclusions

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the reinstatement of 352 exclusions for China origin goods subject to 301 duties. The exclusions will be retroactive from October …



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