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CARM Client Support Helpdesk (CCSH) Bulletin

The CBSA CARM Client Support Helpdesk (CCSH) has published a bulletin that provides known issues with onboarding to the CARM Client Portal, information/workaround, as well as an intended fix date. …



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Importer’s obligations when certifying goods as originating under CUSMA

If an importer signed a certification of origin under CUSMA, it has the obligation to support their certification as per Article 5.8 of the CUSMA. It includes documents related to …



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Certain flat hot‑rolled carbon and alloy steel sheet and strip – Notice of expiry review

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an expiry review on July 09, 2021, concerning the dumping of certain flat hot‑rolled carbon and alloy steel sheet and strip originating in …



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Carbon steel fasteners, notice of normal value review

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated normal value reviews (review) to update the normal values and export prices applicable to certain carbon steel fasteners (fasteners) originating in the …



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CBSA continues monthly webinar and open mic sessions

The CBSA’s Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) team is continuing monthly webinar and open mic sessions. August and September webinar sessions will continue to focus on the steps for CARM …



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IPPC Consultation on Implementation and Capacity Development Documents

Concurrently with the consultation on draft international standards on phytosanitary measures, the IPPC also initiated a consultation period on Implementation and Capacity Development Documents, from July 1 to August 31, 2021.  …



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What we heard report on guidelines for simulated meat and poultry products

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) consulted with Canadians from November to December 2020 on proposed updates to the guidelines for industry on simulated meat and simulated poultry products as …



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CFIA Survey for Importers

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) This survey is intended to evaluate the willingness and capability of importers to share some information regarding the use …



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CBP Issues USMCA/CUSMA Regulatory Package

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) regulatory package, setting forth requirements on a number of topics in the agreement. We would like to draw attention to …



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China 301 Lawsuit Update – CIT Grants Preliminary Injunction

A lawsuit was filed in the Court of International Trade (CIT) alleging that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) neither had the authority nor was within the proper …



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Tomato Tariff Numbers Change Again on 7/15!

The tomato seasonal tariff number will change from 0702.00.20 to: Greenhouse 0702.00.4015 (Roma/Plum) 0702.00.4025 (Round)* 702.00.4031 (Other) Other 0702.00.4035 (Cherry) 0702.00.4046 (Grape) 0702.00.4065 (Roma/Plum) 0702.00.4080 (Round)* 0702.00.4091 (Other) * Round …



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Entry into force of sewing thread requirement for apparel goods

Effective July 1, 2021, apparel goods of Chapter 61 or 62 containing sewing thread of heading 52.04, 54.01 or 55.08, or yarn of heading 54.02 used as sewing thread shall …



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Excise and GST/HST News – June 2021

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released the following publication: Excise and GST/HST News – No. 109



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Certain small power transformers – Notice of extension of an investigation The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today extended the preliminary phase of the investigation into the alleged injurious …



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CBSA Trade Compliance Verification Priorities July 2021

The Canada Border Services Agency has released the July 2021 Trade Compliance Verification priorities. New additions to the list of targeted verifications include: LED lamps of heading 85.39 Parts of …



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