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Shipping Sanitizer to the United States – What you need to know

Willson International has been receiving inquiries from clients regarding the importation of sanitizer. It is important to know that the importation of this common household item is highly regulated, regardless …



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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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Changes to ARL statements related to systems enhancements

As a result of CBSA’s Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) implementation requirements we will be transitioning to a new operating system.  Most of these changes will not be obvious to …



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Immediate action required for exports to China

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency would like to inform Canadian industry who export certain animal-based and plant-based food products to China that their urgent action is necessary by October 22, …



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CBSA – Preparing for CARM Release 1 webinar now available

The most recent CARM webinar and/or Open Mic, material and recording are now available on the CARM Google Drive (in the folder: Preparing for CARM Release 1 and then Release …



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Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT)

The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a voluntary, supply chain program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This program focuses on improving the security of private …



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Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) – Seal Security – Special Edition

The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a voluntary, supply chain program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This program focuses on improving the security of private …



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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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End of Steel Safeguard Tariff Rate Quotas

This message pertains to imports of certain steel goods (heavy plate and stainless steel wire) that are subject to the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel …



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FSVP Contact Information – FDA to Validate Email Address

Starting October 7th, 2021 at 10:00 pm EST, The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) will deploy a validation in the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) entity information. This information …



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CBP Enforcement of In-Bond Usage Authorization

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) eliminated the use of paper 7512 forms (Transport Entry and Manifest of Goods Subject to CBP Inspection and Permit) in 2019 and moved all …



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2022 CUSMA/USMCA Certificates Needed!

We would like to remind all of our clients to send updated 2022 CUSMA & USMCA certifications of origin to cusma_usmca@willsonintl.com If you have already forwarded copies of your 2022 …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Large line pipe – Notice of initiation of expiry review investigation The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today initiated an expiry review investigation to determine whether the expiry of …



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FDA Thanksgiving & Columbus Day Holiday Hours

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the holiday weekend:  Peace Bridge Buffalo Saturday, October 9th: CLOSED Sunday, October 10th: 1:00 PM to 9:00 …



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2021 Import Controls for Romaine Lettuce (USA) – Q&A

As a reminder, the temporary import conditions for romaine lettuce went into effect on September 30, 2021. The CFIA has produced questions and answers related the temporary Safe Food for …



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