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US request for dispute settlement panel on dairy TRQs under CUSMA

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement in response to the United States’ request for the establishment of a …



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Aluminum Licensing Update – June 28th Effective Date Confirmed

Aluminum licensing through the AIM system was initially expected on January 25th, delayed to March 29th, 2021, then further delayed until June 28th after a regulatory freeze occurred at 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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CARM Client PORTAL is live!!

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to announce the launch of the CARM Client Portal!  The CARM Client Portal is available to importers, customs brokers and trade consultants …



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FDA Hours – Memorial Day Weekend

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the holiday weekend. Memorial Day weekend FDA hours are as follows: Peace Bridge BuffaloSaturday, May 29th: CLOSEDSunday, …



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Aluminum Licensing Update: June 28th Effective Date Confirmed

Aluminum licensing through the AIM system was initially expected on January 25th, delayed to March 29th, 2021, then further delayed until June 28th after a regulatory freeze occurred at the …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Certain concrete reinforcing bar – Statement of Reasons—Final determination The Canada Border Services Agency made a final determination on May 5, 2021 respecting the dumping of certain concrete reinforcing bar …



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CBP Guidance on US Goods Returning Duty-Free

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS message 17-000046 clarifying the documentation requirements for the claim of US Goods Returning under tariff code 9801.00.10. This claim of duty-free treatment …



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Fresh Cut Flowers: CBP Issues Message on Marking Requirements

Due to the increase in imports of fresh cut flower bouquets, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued CSMS #46760568 directing stakeholders to a recently issued Fact Sheet on the Country …



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FDA DUNS Lookup Portal Ends on May 24th

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) partnership with Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) that established a dedicated portal where industry partners could request a DUNS number will end and the portal …



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Use of imported meat in products destined to the USA

The export requirements have been updated to indicate that importers are required to obtain additional certification from the exporting country’s competent authorities when imported meat products are used to manufacture …



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Canada Border Services Agency – CUSMA, What importers need to know

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has created an information page concerning the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) entered into force on July 1, 2020, replacing the North American …



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U.S. Customs & Border Protection: 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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FDA Scheduled Maintenance Saturday Night!

CSMS #47776452 was issued stating that their system will be undergoing maintenance from 10:00 pm ET Saturday to 1:00 am ET Sunday. This will impact FDA messaging. During this time: …



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