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Trade Show Season – Know Before You Go!

This is the time of year when companies are preparing to be an exhibitor at a trade show in the United States. So, before you load those skids, here are …



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USDA Streamlines Online Reference Materials

CSMS #52506203 announced that The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has developed a new database called “Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements” (ACIR). This will …



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FSVP ‘UNK’ Declaration Ends July 24th!

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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Registration under the Select Luxury Items Tax Act is open on Canada.ca

The Government of Canada is following through on its commitment to introduce a luxury tax on certain vehicles and aircraft priced over $100,000 and certain vessels priced over $250,000 to …



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Temporary SFC licence conditions for importing lettuce from the U.S.

Effective September 28, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will again add a temporary condition to Fresh Fruit and Vegetable import licences, which will require sampling and testing of …



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Government announces details about the implementation of Luxury Tax

The following is provided by the Department of Finance. July 14, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance Canada Today, the Government of Canada announced clarifications to the implementation …



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New web tool makes it easier to find permits, licences & approval information

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is making it easier for individuals and businesses to find information on permits, licences and approvals through a new web tool – the Permissions Finder. …



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Increased Duties on Certain Articles of the Russian Federation

U.S. Customs & Border Protection released CSMS #52458835 notifying the trade that certain goods made in the Russian Federation will have an increase in Column 2 duties. This announcement was …



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FSVP ‘UNK’ Declaration Ends July 24th!

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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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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Reminder – Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Tomatoes

On July 15th, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes changes from 0702.00.20 to: 0702.00.40 Greenhouse 0702.00.4016 – Certified organic Non-Certified Greenhouse 0702.00.4019 Cherry 0702.00.4021 Grape 0702.00.4023 Roma/Plum 0702.00.4027 Round 0702.00.4032 …



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Regulatory changes related to Origin

Memorandum D11-4-2, Proof of Origin of Imported Goods has been revised to reflect the implementation of several trade agreements. It has also been revised to reflect the regulatory changes effective …



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Reminder – Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Tomatoes

On July 14th, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes changes from 0702.00.20 to: 0702.00.40 Greenhouse 0702.00.4016 – Certified organic Non-Certified Greenhouse 0702.00.4019 Cherry 0702.00.4021 Grape 0702.00.4023 Roma/Plum 0702.00.4027 Round 0702.00.4032 …



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Produce HTSUS Changes Effective July 1st

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) released changes to the 2022 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) that became effective on July 1st, 2022. The three key changes …



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Trade Shows – Temporary Import Bond or Dutiable Consumption Entry?

Trade show season presents several unique challenges for importers and exporters. Of course, you have goods that you don’t normally ship, but you also need to know how to structure …



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