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CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Communication

In order to better assist you, CBSA has also set up a dedicated helpdesk. The CARM Client Support Helpdesk (CCSH) can be reached by filling out the Web Contact Form. …



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Tariff Updates for 2022

On Thursday, the White House issued “Proclamation to Modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and for Other Purposes.” This proclamation will amend the tariff schedule to implement the five-year …



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U.S. FDA Holiday Weekend Hours

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the U.S. holiday season. Peace Bridge Buffalo12/24/2021: CLOSED12/25/2021: CLOSED12/26/2021: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM Lewiston Bridge12/24/2021: CLOSED12/25/2021: …



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End of 2021 Quota Filing – U.S. Shipments

Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Many items are subject to Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs).  TRQs are a two-stage tariff, which imposes a lower rate of duty on imports up to the …



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APHIS will no longer accept Phytosanitary Certificate and PPQ203 Copies after December 31st

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS message #50385642 advising the trade that, after December 31st, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) …



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Changes to The SWI IID Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching Criteria

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to announce that Trade Chain Partners can now use the SWI IID Regulated Commodities Data Element Matching Criteria to identify commodities regulated …



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Canada challenges softwood lumber duties under CUSMA

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, issued the following statement regarding the United States’ unjustified duties on Canadian softwood lumber: “Today, …



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End of 2021 Quota Filing – U.S. Shipments

Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Many items are subject to Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs).  TRQs are a two-stage tariff, which imposes a lower rate of duty on imports up to the …



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Lacey Validations Ongoing

On Saturday, December 11th, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS) deployed a validation in U.S. Customs & Border Protection’s (CBP) Automated Commercial Environment …



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Canadian Softwood Lumber Rates Change

As a result of the antidumping (AD) and countervailing (CV) duty administrative reviews, the Commerce Department has changed the AD/CV duties on Canadian softwood lumber entering the United States. The …



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APHIS will no longer accept Phytosanitary Certificate and PPQ203 Copies after December 31st

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS message #50385642 advising the trade that, after December 31st, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) …



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Updated CBSA and CBP Joint Emergency Protocols in Response to Flood Situation in British Columbia

Message from CBSA regarding Updated CBSA and CBP Joint Emergency Protocols in Response to Flood Situation in British Columbia It has been brought to our attention that there were issues …



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CARM-Payment date exceptions for 2022

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Payment date exceptions for 2022 Payments are normally due on the last day of the month by 16:00 Eastern …



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Anti-Dumping Duty Alerts

Certain small power transformers – Statement of Reasons—final decisions On November 25, 2021, the Canada Border Services Agency terminated the dumping investigation in respect of certain small power transformers exported …



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CFIA – Industry labelling tool update for “natural” claim guidance

Please be advised that the guidance on “natural” claim has been updated in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Industry Labelling Tool. It now incorporates an outcome-based approach to the use …



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