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New EPA Notice of Arrival Form Available

U.S. Customs & Border Protection released CSMS #52240521 informing the trade community of a new EPA Form 3540-1. The new form does not contain additional elements, rather it clarifies instructions …



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FSVP ‘UNK’ Declaration Ends TODAY!

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will end its temporary policy of permitting use of the entity identification code “UNK.” FSVP importers have now had ample time to familiarize …



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Reminder – Deadline for Public Consultations for Steel Imports

On May 12, Global Affairs Canada launched public consultations to obtain stakeholders’ views on the potential collection and publication of country of melt and pour information for steel goods covered …



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Government of Canada delivers on commitment to ban harmful single-use plastics

No one wants to see plastic litter in their local park or hiking trail, or on the shoreline where their kids play. That’s why the Government of Canada has moved …



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Update on requirements for food exports to China

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has updated its external website with important information for Canadian establishments that manufacture, process, and store food products for export to China. What has been …



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Revisions to the Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program

Please note that the CFIA directive D-13-01 Canadian Heat Treated Wood Products Certification Program (HT Program) has been revised to: Add information related to the process for suspension or cancellation …



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

On July 1, 2022, new import requirements for raw fresh/ frozen poultry products and by-products from the European Union (EU) will come into effect. This affects both edible and inedible …



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House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act

Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA 22) revises requirements governing ocean shipping to increase the authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to promote the growth and development of …



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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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Aluminum Smelting Information Requirement begins June 29th, 2022

The AIM system is a tool for The U.S. Department of Commerce to monitor aluminum import levels. The licensing requirement applies to “basic aluminum products” under the following tariff schedule …



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CARM Client Portal Onboarding Webinars

The CBSA’s Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) team is continuing monthly webinars that focus on the steps for onboarding to the CARM Client Portal. Registration is required for these webinars. …



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Customs Notice 22-12 – Ukraine Goods Remission Order

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The purpose of this Customs Notice is to advise of the Ukraine Goods Remission Order, effective June 9, 2022, for …



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Revised Customs Notice 22-08 -Order Repealing the Certain Goods Remission Order (COVID-19)

Customs Notice 22-08 has been revised and republished. The revisions provide further details and clarity on the in-transit goods, and the process for F type accounting. Goods already in transit …



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CERS, eManifest, Trusted Trader Portals – Browser Compatibility Update

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) To all clients using the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS), the eManifest and Trusted Trader Portals, please be advised …



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Reminder – New certification process for meat and poultry imports from the US

Beginning June 13, 2022, the United States (U.S.) Food Safety and Inspection Service will onboard the Canadian Food Inspection Agency into their Public Health Information system for the issuance of export …



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