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Notice to Exporters and Brokers – Export and Brokering of items listed on the Export Control List and the Brokering Control List to Belarus

Canada remains deeply concerned by the Government of Belarus’ ongoing campaign of repression and state-sponsored violence against public protests and the activities of opposition groups since the fraudulent presidential elections …



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UK Brexit, CETA and Importing UK originating goods

As the UK Brexit from CETA deadline of December 31st, 2020 draws near, Global Affairs has advised, at this time, Canada and the U.K. continue to engage in discussions about …



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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: 00.6010 – Greenhouse 00.6035 – Field grown cherry 00.6045 – Field grown grape 00.6065 – Field …



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APHIS Core Begins January 25th!

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that the APHIS Core program will begin on January 25th, 2021.  APHIS and Willson International strongly …



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2020 FDA Food Facility Registration is OPEN!

Food facilities are required to renew their registration in every even numbered year between October 1st and December 31st.  The owner, operator, or agent in charge of the facility, or …



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D10-15-31 (Tariff classification of car seat covers)

This memorandum outlines and explains the Canada Border Services Agency’s classification of car seat covers. In Brief This memorandum outlines the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) administrative policy regarding the …



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CFIA – What’s New

Updated Compliance and Enforcement Policy – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will update its Compliance and Enforcement Policy, effective November 1, 2020. The purpose of the policy is to …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has received representations from interested parties concerning the re-investigation of the following cases. Certain Concrete Reinforcing Bar 2 – Dumping (Belarus, Chinese Taipei, Hong …



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Electronic Service Request Options for Plants and Plant Products

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is making it easier for you to do business online by encouraging plant-related service requests to be submitted by email (contact a local CFIA …



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China 301 Lawsuit Update: There may still be time to join!

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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FSIS Publishes Guidance Documents on Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) released a comprehensive guidance document for stakeholders to assist in understanding the regulatory requirements and take steps …



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U.S. Ends 10 Percent tariffs on Unwrought Aluminum

U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that the 10 percent duty on non-alloyed unwrought aluminum that began on August 16th  officially ended on October 27th when U.S. Customs & Border Protection …



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Import Documentation Requirements for Romaine Lettuce from the USA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has provided the following information regarding documentation requirements for romaine lettuce and products containing romaine lettuce originating from the USA. Importers of romaine lettuce …



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U.S.I.T.C. Tariff Classification Online Course – FREE!

Tariff classification in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) can be daunting at first glance.  However, with a little practice, anyone can learn to classify goods. 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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