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Canada imposes additional economic measures on Russian energy sector

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations in response to …



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Canada Slaps Hefty Tariff On Russian Trade

In addition to other economic measures, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has announced the removal of MFN status for Russia and Belarus. The following is an excerpt from CTV …



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New Sanctions and Export Controls in Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine – Customs Notice 22-01

The purpose of this notice is to inform importers and exporters that the Special Economic Measures (Ukraine) Regulations (SOR/2014-60) under the Special Economic Measures Act were amended on February 24, 2022. Details on the amendments can …



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Are you prepared for CARM

CARM stands for CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management. This multi-year initiative aims to upgrade and digitally transform the current importing process. Once implemented, CARM will provide importers with access to …



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Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) Electronic Filing Requirement

On February 28, 2022, filing of USDA Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) Marketing Orders (MO) data via US Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system became mandatory. Products subject …



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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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