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CBSA employees vote to strike

Following the announcement made today, July 27, 2021, by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), on behalf of the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU), the Border Services Officers (FB) …



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2021-2022 Tariff Rate Quotas for Wheat, Barley, Wheat Products and Barley Products

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). This message pertains to imports of wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by Items 161 to 191 of the …



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Pre-Consultation: Notice to interested parties about a Proposal to amend the Cosmetic Regulations

Health Canada is notifying interested parties of a pre-consultation. The “Notice to interested parties” outlinespotential amendments being considered to the Cosmetic Regulations. You are invited to provide your feedback to the …



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EPA Compliance Advisory Alert – COVID-19 Disinfectants

U.S. Customs & Border Protection’s (CBP) Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) issued message #45979837 regarding the importation of disinfectants making claims to be effective against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus causing 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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U.S. Customs & Border Protection Publishes 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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Used automobiles, motor vehicles, boats, and other vessels (determining value for duty)

The Canada Border Services Agency has updated Memorandum D13-10-2, Used automobiles, motor vehicles, boats, and other vessels This memorandum outlines and explains the manner in which the value for duty …



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Activities that require a Safe Food for Canadians licence

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Please be advised that the guidance Food business activities that require a licence under the Safe Food for Canadians …



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Animal Feed Policy and Procedures Updates

Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the Compendium of Medicated Ingredient Brochures (CMIB). The following documents have been updated: Index of medicating ingredient brochures …



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Update of the implementation plan: 2016 nutrition labelling and ingredient changes

On December 14, 2016, amendments to nutrition labelling, list of ingredients and food colour requirements of the Food and Drug Regulations came into force. These regulatory amendments provide a 5 …



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Notice to interested parties about a Proposal to amend the Cosmetic Regulations

Health Canada is notifying interested parties of a pre-consultation . The “Notice to interested parties” outlines potential amendments being considered to the Cosmetic Regulations. You are invited to provide your feedback …



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Reminder – Tomatoes Tariff Number Changed on 7/15!

The tomato seasonal tariff number changed from 0702.00.20 to:Greenhouse0702.00.4015 (Roma/Plum)0702.00.4025 (Round)*0702.00.4031 (Other)Other0702.00.4035 (Cherry)0702.00.4046 (Grape)0702.00.4065 (Roma/Plum)0702.00.4080 (Round)*0702.00.4091 (Other) Round tomatoes, also commonly called “globe”, “slicing” or “beefsteak” tomatoes, are round in …



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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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