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Container chassis – Notice of initiation of investigations

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on June 10, 2021, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain container chassis from China. The subject goods are defined as: …



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Contacting CARM Client Support

The following is provided by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). CARM R1 introduced a new and improved Contact Us page and web form in May 2021. Since its implementation, …



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Agriculture 8e Filing Requirements

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) made the filing of Section 8e requirements through U.S. Customs & Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) System mandatory. Section …



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Aluminum Licensing Update – June 28th Implementation

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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USMCA – What You Need to Know

On July 1st, 2020, the U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)/Canada-U.S. Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) entered into force and replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). As we approach the end of the …



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Latest update for importers and brokers of organic product

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The purpose of this notice is to inform you that on June 10, 2021, the organic import and admissibility …



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CBSA Consultation Notice -Potential regulatory amendments to the Valuation for Duty Regulations

Below is a summary of elements being considered by the CBSA for potential future regulatory amendments and for which these consultations are conducted. 1. Define the scope of “sold for …



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Interim Order Respecting Ultraviolet Radiation-emitting Devices and Ozone-generating Devices

The following is provided by Health Canada. Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a significant increase in the sale and use of ultraviolet radiation-emitting (UV) devices and …



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Brown Rugose Fruit Virus & Admissibility

The U.S. Department of Agriculture previously issued a notice advising the trade those inspection requirements for Mexican tomatoes. The inspections will be for not only the brown rugose fruit virus, …



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U.S. Border Closed to Canadian exports of Boxwood, Euonymus, and Holly

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Please be advised that effective immediately, all exports and re-exports of boxwood (Buxus spp.), Euonymus (Euonymus spp.) and holly …



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Agriculture 8e Filing Requirements

Agriculture 8e Filing Requirements The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) made the filing of Section 8e requirements through U.S. Customs & Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment …



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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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Canada and CPTPP parties agree to commence accession process with United Kingdom

News release – June 2, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Government of Canada is committed to diversifying trade and investment with key markets around the world, …



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Certain concrete reinforcing bar – Notice of final determination

 The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has made a final determination of dumping regarding certain concrete reinforcing bar from Oman and Russia. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) is continuing …



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Closure of U.S. border to Canadian exports of boxwood, euonymus, and holly

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Please be advised that effective immediately, all exports and re-exports of boxwood (Buxus spp.), Euonymus (Euonymus spp.) and holly …



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