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Reminder – Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Cucumbers & Tomatoes (MARCH 01, 2022)

Cucumbers: On March 1st, the seasonal tariff number for cucumbers changed from 0707.00.2000 to 0707.00.4000. Tomatoes: On March 1st, the seasonal tariff number schema for tomatoes changed from HTS heading 0702.00.60 to: …



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Procedures for verifications of origin under a Free Trade Agreement with European countries

D11-4-21 – Procedures for verifications of origin under a Free Trade Agreement with European countries This new memorandum is created to describe the verification of origin procedures used in Canada’s …



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Government of Canada Moves to Prohibit Import of Russian Oil

On March 01, 2022, the Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, announced the Government of Canada will ban crude oil imports from Russia. According to the Canada Energy …



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Notice to Exporters and Brokers – Export and Brokering of items listed on the Export Control List and the Brokering Control List to Russia

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada Canada remains deeply committed to supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Canada remains concerned by the Government of Russia’s ongoing aggression, destabilizing …



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Entry into force of sewing thread, narrow elastic and pocket fabric requirement for apparel goods – Serial No. 1070

This notice is to inform Tariff Preference Level (TPL) clients of changes which entered into force effective January 1, 2022. This notice follows a notice sent on June 30, 2021 …



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Fertilizer Re-registrations & Amendments now in My CFIA

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Fertilizer and supplement industry are now able to submit and pay to re-register or to amend existing product registrations …



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EDI/Portal Scheduled Maintenance Unavailability

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is advising all clients and service providers who transmit trade data using the eManifest Portal, of a service disruption, due to systems maintenance. Saturday …



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ACE Portal Changes Coming on February 20

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is modernizing the ACE Portal and has issued CSMS #51025741 regarding the same. The CSMS message includes information concerning the first phase of the …



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FDA Hours – Presidents Day Holiday Weekend

The FDA has provided their hours for the Presidents Day holiday weekend: Port Saturday Sunday Monday Peace Bridge Closed 1pm-9pm 1pm-9pm Lewiston Closed Closed 1pm-9pm Ambassador Closed Closed Closed Blue …



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U.S. won’t stand for border blockades becoming normalized

It’s a pivotal moment for the auto sector, and U.S. politicians want an excuse to ‘Buy American’ Canada’s economy has billions of reasons to hope that recent border blockades get quickly forgotten …



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Recordkeeping Requirements (CANADA)

Importers including non-resident importers are obligated to maintain records pertaining to goods imported into Canada. Regulations specify that every person who is required to keep records in respect of commercial goods …



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Update – European Union – Fish and Seafood Export Requirements

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the Food export requirements library European Union (EU) – fish and seafood page. Sections updated: EU establishment lists Labelling requirements Determining if …



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Border Alert – Emerson, MB (UPDATED)

Operations resume at the Emerson port of entry The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to report operations have now resumed at the Emerson port of entry, which recently …



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Border Update – Emerson, MB

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The CBSA website is indicating that the Emerson MB border crossing is indicating temporarily closed. Willson International is following …



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Border Update – February 14, 2022

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Coutts, AB – Temporarily closed as February 14 05:14 MST Emerson, MB – Temporarily closed February 14 06:14 CST …



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