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

On August 23, 2022, new import requirements for raw fresh/frozen poultry products and by-products from the United Kingdom (UK) will come into effect. This affects both edible and inedible products, …



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Introduction of new temporary import control measures related to restricted handguns into Canada

Customs Notice 22-16: Notification of the requirement to present a Global Affairs Canada (GAC) import permit for handgun importations This Notice is to advise interested parties of a temporary change …



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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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APHIS Releases Fruit & Vegetable Name Validation List

APHIS Releases Fruit & Vegetable Name Validation List The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released a name validation list to verify the spelling …



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Import and Admissibility requirements for organic Dairy products

The import and admissibility requirements for all the end uses of organic Dairy products from chapters 04, 09, 18, 19, 21, 22 and 35 were incorporated into AIRS, as per …



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CBP Updates Guidance on U.S. Goods Returned under HTS 9801.00.10

U. S. Customs & Border Protection issued CSMS # 49163963 updating guidance for importers and brokers on the responsibilities when using the 9801.00.10 provision in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of …



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FSVP Compliance

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)/Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) became mandatory on May 30th, 2017. To aid in the initial transition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took an …



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Planned CARM Outage August 7, 2022

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). RE: Planned CARM Outage August 7, 2022 Please be advised that all CARM Services, including the Client portal, will …



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Luxury Tax effective September 1st for certain aircraft, vehicles, or vessels

Luxury Tax – The luxury tax will come into effect on September 1, 2022. Scope of the luxury tax Certain persons are required to register with the Canada Revenue Agency …



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Agricultural Use Provisions – What you need to know

Generally, the goods covered by headings 9817.00.50 and 9817.00.60, HTSUS are articles which are used for agricultural purposes but which are not already classified under a duty-free agricultural provision. These …



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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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Trade Fundamentals – Repaired Goods

Whether repairing goods is the specialty of your business or you find your company in a situation where goods are shipped to your company for repair or refurbishment, it is …



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2022-2023 Tariff Rate Quotas for Wheat, Barley, Wheat Products and Barley Products available August 1, 2022

This message pertains to imports of wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by Items 161 to 191 of the Import Control List (ICL). The purpose of this message …



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CFIA – Food Product Innovation initiative: standard container sizes

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). As of July 6, 2022, standard container sizes were removed for some foods as a result of the Food …



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