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Potential Disruption at multiple ports in China due to COVID outbreaks

Chinese authorities on Tuesday tightened anti-virus controls at ports, raising the risk of trade disruptions, after some auto and electronics factories shut down as the government fights coronavirus outbreaks…. Economists …



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Canada, U.S. shippers brace for possible CP Rail strike, latest supply-chain disruption

Thousands of workers at Canada’s second-biggest railway, Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd, have threatened to strike this week, potentially disrupting the movement of grain, potash and coal at a time of …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The following are available on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website. Initiation of investigations – Mattresses The Canada Border Services Agency initiated investigations on February 24, 2022, respecting the …



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Effective June 13, 2022 – new certification process for the import of meat and poultry products from the US

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United States Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have worked closely …



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Luxury Tax – consultation process launched

In Budget 2021, the government proposed the introduction of a tax on the sale of new luxury cars and aircraft with a retail sale price over $100,000, and new boats …



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CARM Release 2 Implementation Update

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project successfully launched its first two releases in January (Release 0) and …



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CFIA What We Heard report is now available

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), The What We Heard Report for CFIA’s consultation on Framing Competitiveness and Innovation for Success is now available. This …



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Notice of initiation of re-investigation, Oil country tubular goods

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated a re investigation to update the normal values and export prices, …



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Exporters of onions to the United States

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Please be advised that a new pilot project for exports of onions to the United States is now available. …



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Order withdrawing the Most-Favoured-Nation status from Russia and Belarus

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) The purpose of this Customs Notice is to advise that the entitlement to the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) Tariff has been …



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Canada imposes additional economic measures on Russian energy sector

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations in response to …



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Canada Slaps Hefty Tariff On Russian Trade

In addition to other economic measures, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced the removal of MFN status for Russia and Belarus. The following is an excerpt from CTV …



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New Sanctions and Export Controls in Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine – Customs Notice 22-01

The purpose of this notice is to inform importers and exporters that the Special Economic Measures (Ukraine) Regulations (SOR/2014-60) under the Special Economic Measures Act were amended on February 24, 2022. Details on the amendments can …



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Are you prepared for CARM

CARM stands for CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management. This multi-year initiative aims to upgrade and digitally transform the current importing process. Once implemented, CARM will provide importers with access to …



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Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) Electronic Filing Requirement

On February 28, 2022, filing of USDA Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) Marketing Orders (MO) data via US Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system became mandatory. Products subject …



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