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USITC Opens Investigation on Imported Squash, Cucumbers

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has begun a fact-finding investigation into the imports of squash and cucumbers and the impact on the U.S. seasonal market. This investigation will focus …



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Certain small power transformers – Notice of initiation of an investigation

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation on April 15, 2021, concerning the dumping of certain small power transformers originating in and/or exported from Austria, the Separate Customs …



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Mark Your Calendars – CARM Client Portal Goes Live

Mark your calendars!  The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that the go-live date for CARM Release 1 has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 25th, 2021! (barring no unexpected …



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Administration of Origin Quotas under the Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement

The United Kingdom left the European Union customs union on January 1, 2021, and is no longer a party to the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). Canada and …



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Has your Company Reviewed your Tariff Classifications Recently?

It’s no secret that the previous administration has levied record amounts of duty on imports since 2016, which makes tariff classification vitally important. The proper classification of a commodity is …



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Additional Duty on Derivatives of Steel and Aluminum Violated Procedural Time Limits

The additional duty levied on imports of Derivative Aluminum Articles and Derivative Steel Articles that went into effect on February 8th, 2020 violated procedural time limits based on the ruling …



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FDA Food Facility Registration – Extension Granted for UFI/DUNS Number Requirement

Every two (2) years, domestic and foreign facilities that manufacture, processes, pack, or hold food for human or animal consumption are required to renew their food facility registrations with the …



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CBP Guidance on US Goods Returning Duty-Free

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS message 17-000046 clarifying the documentation requirements for the claim of US Goods Returning under tariff code 9801.00.10. This claim of duty free …



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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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Aluminum Licensing Delayed until June 28th

Aluminum licensing through the AIM system was initially expected on January 25th, but was delayed to March 29th, 2021 after a regulatory freeze occurred at the onset of the Biden …



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FDA Bridge Coverage for Easter Holiday Weekend

Peace BridgeSaturday, April 3rd – CLOSEDSunday, April 4th – 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM Lewiston BridgeSaturday, April 3rd – CLOSEDSunday, April 4th – CLOSED Ambassador BridgeSaturday, April 3rd – CLOSEDSunday, …



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New Import Conditions for Pet Food from the USA

On April 13th, 2021 two new sets of import conditions will come into effect for pet food from the United States, one for heat-treated pet food, and one for raw/minimally …



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Implementation of the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement

The Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement Implementation Act received Royal Assent on March 17, 2021 and comes into force on April 1, 2021. CUKTCA means the Agreement as defined in section 2 of …



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Excise Duty Rate Increase effective APR.01.2021

As of April 1, 2021 the excise duty rates will increase on spirits, wine, beer, tobacco products and cannabis products based on changes to the Consumer Price Index. For details, …



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Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff as a result of the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (CUKTCA)

Customs Notice 21-06 – Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff 1. This notice is to advise of amendments made to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff (Tariff) now …



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