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FSVP Contact Information – FDA to Validate Email Address

Starting September 4th, 2021, The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) will deploy a validation in the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) entity information. This information was released in CSMS …



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Romaine lettuce from Salinas Valley input requested

The CFIA has requested input on the attached draft CFIA Form “Importer Attestation for Fresh Romaine Lettuce Products from the Salinas Valley, California, USA”.  There are new developments regarding the …



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CBP Updates Guidance on U.S. Goods Returned under HTS 9801.00.10

U. S. Customs & Border Protection issued CSMS # 49163963 updating guidance for importers and brokers on the responsibilities when using the 9801.00.10 provision in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of …



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FDA Hours – Labour Day Weekend

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the Holiday weekend: Peace Bridge BuffaloSaturday, September 4th – CLOSEDSunday, September 5th – 1:00 PM to 9:00 …



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Notice of preliminary determination-certain small power transformers

On August 27, 2021 the Canada made a preliminary decision with respect to certain small power transformers originating in and/or exported from Austria, Chinese Taipei, and South Korea. Provisional duties …



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Reminder – Seasonal Tariff Number Change for Tomatoes

Reminder, the seasonal tariff numbers for tomatoes will change again on Wednesday, September 1st. The new numbers will be as follows: September 1st to November 14th Greenhouse 0702.00.2015 (Roma/Plum) 0702.00.2025 (Round)* …



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

The Canadian Food Inspections Agency (CFIA) would like to advise the trade community of new developments with regards to the temporary licence conditions for romaine lettuce imported from Salinas Valley, …



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APHIS moves Cut Flowers and Greenery Import Permits to eFile!

The Animal Plant Health Inspection Agency’s (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) division moved more import permits to a new online permitting system named ‘eFile.’ This webpage offers a simple …



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Wood Pallets – Lacey Declaration Required October 1st

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 for additional items will come into …



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FSVP Contact Information – FDA to Validate Email Address

Starting September 4th, 2021, The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) will deploy a validation in the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) entity information. This information was released in CSMS …



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Updates to the CFIA Fish List

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has added the common names for the following fish species within the CFIA Fish List: Scientific name – English/ French …



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Labelling of meat products containing soy protein isolate or hydrolyzed soy protein

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recently developed guidance on existing regulatory requirements related to the use of soy protein isolate or hydrolyzed soy protein in meat products and the …



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Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (CUKTCA) Rules of Origin

This new memorandum describes the Canada–United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (CUKTCA) Rules of Origin. This memorandum contains a link to the CUKTCA Rules of Origin Regulations and provides a link …



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Planned CARM Outage – AUG 28, 2021 (12:00 HRS to 18:00 HRS)

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). RE: Planned CARM Outage Please be advised that all CARM Services, including the portal, will be unavailable Saturday, August …



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Aluminum extrusions – Normal value review

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has closed the record of the normal value review of aluminum extrusions exported from the People’s Republic of China (China) by Fujian Fenan Aluminium Co., …



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