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CFIA – Labelling and packaging requirements

Extended labelling flexibility for certain prepackaged products On September 4, 2020, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) extended the enforcement flexibility related to certain labelling and packaging requirements for prepackaged …



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CPSC Import Surveillance Ongoing

The Consumer Products Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Office of Import Surveillance (EXIS) works directly with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to identify and examine imported shipments of consumer products. There …



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FDA Hours – Labour Day Weekend

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the Holiday weekend: Peace Bridge Buffalo Saturday, September 5th – Closed Sunday, September 6th – 1:00 PM …



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Reminder – Seasonal Produce Tariff Number Changes for Tomatoes & Cucumbers!

On September 1st, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes changed from 0702.00.40 to: 00.2010 – Greenhouse 00.2035 – Field grown cherry 00.2045 – Field grown grape 00.2065 – Field grown …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Wheat Gluten – Statement of Reasons (Initiation of Investigation) On August 14, 2020, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation respecting the dumping of wheat gluten from Australia, …



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New Marking Rules for Goods Made in Hong Kong

On August 11th, CSMS 43633412 was issued offering guidance on the new marking rules for goods made in Hong Kong.  This CSMS stated, “A transition period (45 days) will be …



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Preparing for the 2020 Biennial Registration Renewal

The FDA Food Facility Biennial Registration is upon us again. Food facilities are required to renew their registration in every even numbered year between October 1st and December 31st.  The …



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USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to Host Filing Requirement Webinar

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has made September 2nd the mandatory date for filing of Section 8e requirements through U.S. Customs & Border Protection’s Automated …



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USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to Host Filing Requirement Webinar

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has made September 2nd the mandatory date for filing of Section 8e requirements through U.S. Customs & Border Protection’s Automated …



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Collection of Assessments on Imported Softwood Lumber

This week CSMS #42894478 was issued regarding the “New Process for the Automated Collection of Assessments by CBP on Imported Softwood Lumber Covered under the Softwood Lumber Checkoff.” Beginning July …



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Preparing for the 2020 Biennial Registration Renewal

The FDA Food Facility Biennial Registration is upon us again. Food facilities are required to renew their registration in every even numbered year between October 1st and December 31st.  The …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Heavy plate – Extension of investigation The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today extended the preliminary phase of the the investigation into the alleged injurious dumping of certain hot‑rolled …



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Certain oil country tubular goods and certain hot rolled steel plate, Notice of conclusion of the review of final determinations of dumping

On August 7, 2020, pursuant to paragraph 76.1(2)(b) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) continued the final determination of dumping with respect to certain oil …



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Courier Imports Remission – D8-2-16 Updated

This memorandum was revised to update the exceptions of the Courier Imports Remission Order (CIRO) to reflect the changes resulting from the Canada – United States – Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). …



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AMS Filing Requirements Begin September 2nd

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has made September 2nd the mandatory date for filing of Section 8e requirements through U.S. Customs & Border Protection’s Automated …



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