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Extension of re-investigation – Oil country tubular goods

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has extended the re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices of certain oil country tubular goods originating in or exported from the …



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Notice of preliminary determination – Certain concrete reinforcing bar

On September 13th, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued a preliminary determination with regards to certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from Bulgaria, Thailand, and the …



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Update to policy on import (return) of meat products from Canada

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the Policy on import (return) to Canada of meat products that …



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CBSA – EDI Portal SCHEDULED Maintenance Unavailability

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). September 28, 2024 from 05:00 to 05:30 (ET) and September 29, 2024 from 05:00 to 05:30 (ET): eManifest Portal …



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SFC licence conditions for romaine lettuce imported from the U.S.

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency(CFIA). From September 26 to December 18, 2024, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will be adding temporary conditions to Safe Food …



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CARM – Daily Notice (DN) Schedule for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Due to National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Daily Notices (DN) schedule will be as follows:



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CBP and Trade Prepare for Impending October 1 Labor Strike Deadline Impacting East and Gulf Coast Ports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) held a call with the trade today to discuss the looming ILA/USMX strike situation.  They have indicated that, if a strike commences at midnight …



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2024 FDA Food Facility Biennial Registration Renewal Period Opens October 1, 2024

Section 415 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) requires food facilities that are required to register with FDA to renew such registrations …



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APHIS to begin Lacey Act phase VII enforcement – Effective December 1st, 2024

The US Department of Agriculture’s APHIS branch is set to begin enforcement of the Lacey Act Phase VII beginning on December 1st, 2024.  This phase includes all remaining plant product …



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Register for CARM Client PORTAL webinars (Oct)

The CARM Engagement team is offering new webinar dates. Registration is required for these webinars. Please register using the link that corresponds to your preferred date/time. What You Need to Know …



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Notice of intent to impose surtaxes on Chinese steel and aluminum

In response to the exceptional threats posed by Chinese practices, the federal government intends to impose a 25 per cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China under section …



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Country of Melt-and-Pour (Steel)

Country of melt and pour (COM) refers to the original location where the raw steel is (1) first produced in a steel-making furnace in a liquid state and then (2) …



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EU Export Requirements Library Update – Fish and Seafood

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The European Union (EU) food export requirements library webpage for fish and seafood has been updated in response to …



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Section 301 China Tariff set to Increase

On May 14th, President Biden directed the US Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, to increase tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on $18 billion of imports from …



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USDA Agricultural Marketing Service – National Organic Program (NOP) Enforcement Update

Effective September 19, 2024, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) will no longer allow the use of the temporary filing code (999-999-T) in the Automated Commercial Environment …



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