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GST/HST Technical Publications

The following are available on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website. GST/HST Memorandum 17-11 Determining Whether a Financial Institution is a Qualifying Institution for Purposes of Section 141.02 GST/HST Memorandum …



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IMPORTANT – Exporting food and animal products to the European Union

Effective August 21, 2021, exporters for commercial food and animal commodities destined for the European Union (EU) where certification is required under the new EU Animal Health Law will be required to use updated …



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Right to Make Entry – CBP Trade Priority

U.S. Customs has made the topic of “right to make entry” a trade priority in recent years. The right to make entry is held only by the importer of record. …



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APHIS Lacey Required October 1st for Additional Commodities

U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has informed the trade community that the new requirement for a Lacey Declaration will come into force on October …



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Continuing Education – FDA Product Code Builder Tutorial

Willson International encourages all importers of U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulated goods to provide educational resources for employees that work with the exportation or importation of FDA regulated …



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CFIA Update on the fall 2021 import requirements for romaine lettuce from the US

This message is an update to importers of fresh fruits and vegetables on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) plans with regard to romaine lettuce imports from the U.S. during …



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CBSA employees vote to strike

Following the announcement made today, July 27, 2021, by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), on behalf of the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU), the Border Services Officers (FB) …



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2021-2022 Tariff Rate Quotas for Wheat, Barley, Wheat Products and Barley Products

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). This message pertains to imports of wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by Items 161 to 191 of the …



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Pre-Consultation: Notice to interested parties about a Proposal to amend the Cosmetic Regulations

Health Canada is notifying interested parties of a pre-consultation. The “Notice to interested parties” outlinespotential amendments being considered to the Cosmetic Regulations. You are invited to provide your feedback to the …



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EPA Compliance Advisory Alert – COVID-19 Disinfectants

U.S. Customs & Border Protection’s (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) issued message #45979837 regarding the importation of disinfectants making claims to be effective against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus causing the …



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Canadian Softwood Lumber – Increased AD/CVD Rates Possible

As a result of the antidumping (AD) and countervailing (CV) duty administrative reviews, the Commerce Department appears to be poised to increase the AD/CV duties on Canadian softwood lumber entering …



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U.S. Customs & Border Protection Publishes USMCA Fact Sheets

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) published a variety of fact sheets on the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). These fact sheets include: Customs Duties Treatment of Customs Duties Regional Value Content …



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Temporary Imports – Statement of Use Requirements

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule United States (HTSUS) and Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations allow for the temporary import, under bond, of merchandise entering into the United States …



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Used automobiles, motor vehicles, boats, and other vessels (determining value for duty)

The Canada Border Services Agency has updated Memorandum D13-10-2, Used automobiles, motor vehicles, boats, and other vessels This memorandum outlines and explains the manner in which the value for duty …



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Activities that require a Safe Food for Canadians licence

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Please be advised that the guidance Food business activities that require a licence under the Safe Food for Canadians …



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