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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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Proposed Regulatory Amendments and Proposed New Regulations Related to the Implementation of the Canada – United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement

1. This announces the regulatory amendments and new regulations proposed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in support of the implementation of the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (CUKTCA). It …



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Aluminum Licensing Delay Expected Again

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reporting that the AIM licence requirements have been delayed until JUN 28 2021 at the request of the Department of Commerce. Additional details …



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Aluminum Licensing Begins Today (MAR.29.2021)

The U.S. Department of Commerce will begin requiring licenses to import aluminum today! This was confirmed late Friday afternoon in CSMS Message #46775842. The Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis System …



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Tariff Heading 9813: Is a TIB right for me?

Tariff numbers that begin with 9813 cover the use of a TIB, or temporary import bond. These tariff numbers aren’t used alone; they are what are considered a ‘dual tariff.’ …



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Aluminum Licensing on the Horizon – Again

Initially, The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that aluminum licensing through the Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis System would begin on January 25th 2021. On January 22nd, 2021, CSMS #45799085 …



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ISF & Ocean Shipments: What you need to know

Regardless if the final destination is the United States or Canada, if your ocean shipment is docking in the United States then an ISF (Importer Security Filing) must be filed …



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Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Motor Vehicle Averaging Election for Purposes of Regional Value Content and Labour Value Content.

CBSA has provided links to the new Memorandum D11-4-36, Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Motor Vehicle Averaging Election for Purposes of Regional Value Content and Labour Value Content. This memorandum provides …



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Carbon Steel Welded Pipe – Notice of normal value and export price review

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated a normal value and export price review (March 24, 2021) to update all normal values and export prices of certain carbon steel welded …



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