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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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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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Reminder -Final Safeguard Measures Imposed on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods

As a reminder, the upcoming changes to safeguard rates take effect on May 13, 2021. As outlined in Tables 2 and 3 in Customs Notice 19-08, Final Safeguard Measures Imposed …



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CBSA CARM webinars – additional dates added

If you have not already registered for the CBSA CARM information sessions, you are encouraged to do. Due to overwhelming demand, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced additional …



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FDA Recommends Use of ITACS

CSMS #42253103 was issued advising food importers that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) FDA recommends use of the Import Trade Auxiliary Communications System (ITACS) during COVID-19 pandemic. The …



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Importing Organic Products into the United States

The U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA), through the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), has a National Organic Program (NOP) that established international organic import and export policies to help facilitate the …



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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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COVID-19 and Your Business

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has developed the attached newsletter in response to a need for Canadian businesses to obtain direct information on COVID-19 updates, tools and resources. …



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Changes to Excise Duty Rates on Tobacco Products following the 2021 Federal Budget announcement

This notice provides information on new amendments made to the Excise Act, 2001 as mentioned in the 2021 Federal Budget tabled on April 19, 2021. As made available on the Canada Revenue Agency …



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New requirements for commercial dogs less than 8 months of age

Effective May 15, 2021, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be implementing new import requirements for commercial dogs under 8 months of age for breeding and resale (which includes …



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CBSA CARM Webinars

The CBSA’s Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) team is hosting a series of CARM Release 1 focused webinars. These will cover topics to prepare you for the CARM Client Portal …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Notice of preliminary determination – Certain upholstered domestic seating On May 5, 2021 the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing with respect to certain …



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REMINDER – Declaring your food commodity

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is reminding importers of their responsibility for ensuring the information included in your import declaration accurately reflects the food that will be imported into …



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ADD/CVD Investigations: Organic Soybean Meal from India

CSMS #47098953 announced the initiation of a less-than-fair-value and countervailing duty investigations on Organic Soybean Meal from India. Certified organic soybean meal subject to this investigation has a protein content …



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