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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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DUNS Number required for 2020 FDA Food Facility Registration

The 2020 FDA biennial FDA registration requires that food facilities provide a Unique Facility Identifier (UFI) when registering with FDA or renewing an FDA registration.  The FDA has previously issued …



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Reminder: Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Cucumbers!

On December 1st, the seasonal tariff number for cucumbers will change from 0707.00.50 to 0707.00.2000 for all types of cucumbers. If you are using an electronic platform for your shipments …



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Barley Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)

CBSA Message: TCC20-171 – Barley Products Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Clients Affected: All importers and brokers who use EDI to transmit their trade data Prepared and Distributed by: Global Affairs …



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Statement by Minister Ng about U.S. duties on Canadian softwood lumber

November 24, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, today issued the following statement regarding the …



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Classification of Parts and Accessories in the Customs Tariff

The following is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website. D10-0-1 – Classification of Parts and Accessories in the Customs Tariff This memorandum has been updated …



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Canada successfully concludes talks on transitional trade continuity agreement with the United Kingdom

November 21, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada In light of the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union and by extension the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and …



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USTR Requests International Trade Commission to Monitor Imports of Strawberries, Bell Peppers

The U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has requested that the U.S. International Trade Commission begin monitoring imports of strawberries (0810.10) and bell peppers (0709.60.4015, 0709.60.4025, 0709.60.4065, 0709.60.4085). This action is …



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End of 2020 Quota Filing – U.S. Shipments

Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Many items are subject to Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs).  TRQs are a two-stage tariff, which imposes a lower rate of duty on imports up to the …



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Tariff Preference Level (TPL) for Certain Textile Shipments

A reminder to clients utilizing Certificates of Eligibility to obtain preferential duty treatment that TPL entries released within 2020 must be filed by December 31, 2020 to be considered timely …



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Updates to the Fertilizers Regulations now final

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the Fertilizers Regulations to reduce red tape and provide more flexibility to industry while focusing on product safety and environmental protection. The …



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FDA Proposes Additional Record Keeping for ‘High Risk Products’

The FDA has proposed new record-keeping requirements for foods that they deem high risk.  Notably, foods included on this list include, but are not limited to, cucumbers, herbs, lettuce, melons, …



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Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) – 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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Reminder: Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Tomatoes & Cucumbers!

On November 15th, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes will change from 0702.00.20 to: 0702.00.6010 – Greenhouse 0702.00.6035 – Field grown cherry 0702.00.6045 – Field grown grape 0702.00.6065 – Field …



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Decorative and other Non‑Structural Plywood – Preliminary determinations

Decorative and other Non‑Structural Plywood – Preliminary determinations The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made preliminary determinations on October 23, 2020 respecting the dumping and subsidizing of certain decorative and …



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