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Canada and ASEAN proceed with free trade agreement negotiations

Deepening trade and investment ties with large, fast-growing markets such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will support Canada’s long-term growth, create good jobs, and ensure a strong, …



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Statistics Canada launches a new International Merchandise Trade Web Application

Statistics Canada has launched a new Canadian International Merchandise Trade Web Application. Users can view import and export trade data at the HS 6h and HS 8th level details. A video is …



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Section 232 Ends for EU Nations – Replaced by Quota

The United States will end the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum from products manufactured in the European Union on January 1st, 2022. The 25 percent steel and 10 …



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What you need to know- Agricultural Use Provisions

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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Reminder – Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Tomatoes & Cucumbers!

On November 15th, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes will change from 0702.00.20 to: Greenhouse:0702.00.6015 –Roma/plum0702.00.6025 – Round*0702.00.6031 – Other Field Grown:0702.00.6035 – Cherry0702.00.6045 – Grape0702.00.6065 – Roma/plum0702.00.6080 – Round*0702.00.6091 …



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CBSA – Multi-Factor Authentication for Secure Online Services

The following message is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) The security of our online services is important to us. In the upcoming weeks, the Canada Border Services …



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CFIA – Update: Food additives in ready-to-eat meat products

Please be advised that a new “Notice to Industry – Compliance timelines for the use of food additives in certain ready-to-eat meat products” has been published. Regulated parties have a …



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Exporters of food and animal commodities destined for the European Union (EU) require updated export certificates

Effective January 15, 2022 exporters of food and animal commodities destined for the European Union (EU) will be required to use updated export certificates. Export certificates can be accessed through …



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Preventive controls for eggs and processed egg products

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated its guidance document on incoming eggs. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) developed this document as guidance to help food businesses comply …



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STOP! For Meat Inspection

If your company ships meat or products containing meat to the United States, please be sure to inform your carriers to stop for USDA meat inspection. The Food Safety and …



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FDA Recommends use of ITACS

CSMS #49876589 was issued advising members of the import community who deal in FDA-regulated articles to utilize the FDA Import Trade Auxiliary Communication System (ITACS) for current entry status and …



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Reminder – Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Tomatoes & Cucumbers!

On November 15th, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes will change from 0702.00.20 to: Greenhouse: 0702.00.6015 –Roma/plum 0702.00.6025 – Round* 0702.00.6031 – Other Field Grown: 0702.00.6035 – Cherry 0702.00.6045 – …



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Consultation on proposed changes to fresh fruit and vegetables grade standards

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to fresh fruit and vegetables (FFV) grade standards. The consultation will be carried out in five …



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Planned CARM Outage (OCT.30.2021)

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Please be advised that CARM will be unavailable Saturday October 30, 2021 from 8:00 AM (Eastern Time) to 6:00 …



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CBP Issues USMCA/CUSMA Regulatory Package

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) regulatory package, setting forth requirements on a number of topics in the agreement. We would like to draw attention to …



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