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Anti-Dumping Duties

Certain concrete reinforcing bar – Statement of Reasons—Final determination The Canada Border Services Agency made a final determination on May 5, 2021 respecting the dumping of certain concrete reinforcing bar …



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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 treatment …



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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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FDA DUNS Lookup Portal Ends on May 24th

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) partnership with Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) that established a dedicated portal where industry partners could request a DUNS number will end and the portal …



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Use of imported meat in products destined to the USA

The export requirements have been updated to indicate that importers are required to obtain additional certification from the exporting country’s competent authorities when imported meat products are used to manufacture …



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Canada Border Services Agency – CUSMA, What importers need to know

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has created an information page concerning the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) entered into force on July 1, 2020, replacing the North American …



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U.S. Customs & Border Protection: 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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FDA Scheduled Maintenance Saturday Night!

CSMS #47776452 was issued stating that their system will be undergoing maintenance from 10:00 pm ET Saturday to 1:00 am ET Sunday. This will impact FDA messaging. During this time: …



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FDA DUNS Lookup Portal Ends on May 24th

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) partnership with Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) that established a dedicated portal where industry partners could request a DUNS number will end and the portal …



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Reminder -Final Safeguard Measures Imposed on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods

As a reminder, the upcoming changes to safeguard rates take effect on May 13, 2021. As outlined in Tables 2 and 3 in Customs Notice 19-08, Final Safeguard Measures Imposed …



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CBSA CARM webinars – additional dates added

If you have not already registered for the CBSA CARM information sessions, you are encouraged to do. Due to overwhelming demand, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced additional …



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FDA Recommends Use of ITACS

CSMS #42253103 was issued advising food importers that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) FDA recommends use of the Import Trade Auxiliary Communications System (ITACS) during COVID-19 pandemic. The …



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Importing Organic Products into the United States

The U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA), through the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), has a National Organic Program (NOP) that established international organic import and export policies to help facilitate the …



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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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