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Decorative and other non‑structural plywood – Notice of final determinations

On January 21, 2021, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), terminated the dumping investigation in respect of certain decorative and other non‑structural plywood exported from China by Celtic Co., Ltd., …



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NEW from Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety Program

Five new Consumer Product Enforcement Summary Reports are now available on the Health Canada’s Consumer Product Safety website: Surface Coating Materials Regulations Report: the purpose of this Cyclical Enforcement (CE) …



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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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UPDATE: Aluminum Import Licensing begins January 25th

On January 25th, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce will begin requiring licenses to import aluminum. The Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis System will be established for permits to be …



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APHIS Issues CSMS Reminder of Full Core Implementation January 25th

CSMS 45472348 was issued reminding all stakeholders that full implementation of the APHIS Core data set is scheduled for January 25th, 2021. This follows a message from the National Customs …



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IMPORTANT – Importing food into Canada with a Safe Food for Canadians licence

Currently, importers of meat, fish, dairy, eggs, processed eggs, processed fruits or vegetables, honey, maple and fresh fruits or vegetables are required to hold a valid Safe Food for Canadians …



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Changes to regulated area for the North American gypsy moth

Following a pest risk assessment, risk management considerations and comments received during consultation of the Risk Management Document, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated D-98-09: Comprehensive policy to …



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CORRECTION – Changes to import requirements for Fraxinus spp. (Ash Products) from the U.S.

(This message is sent to correct an inconsistency between the English and French versions. Correction, in bold, only impacted the French version) Due to the upcoming removal of the United …



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Changes to import requirements for Ash Products (Fraxinus spp.) from the U.S.A.

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Due to the upcoming removal of the United States Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service …



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Trade Compliance Verifications – CBSA

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has published its list of verification priorities for January 2021. OriginBedding and drapery (Round 2)Harmonized System Number(s): Various goods of Headings 63.01, 63.02 and 63.03. …



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Foods and beverages affected by changes to animal health policy for milk imports

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) We are continuing with publishing the updates to import conditions for foods and beverages with milk ingredients. However, due …



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System Issue with Customs Notice 20-38 Withdrawal of Entitlement to the Canada–European Union Tariff (CEUT) Tariff Treatment for Goods Originating from the United Kingdom

CBSA has identified a system error that triggers rejects when qualifying UK INTRANSIT goods are claimed as TT 31. (see CN 20-38) On an interim basis CBS recommends that MFN …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

Whole Potatoes – Expiry Review Determination The Canada Border Services Agency has completed a expiry review regarding whole potatoes imported from the United States for use and consumption in the …



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UPDATE: Aluminum Import Licensing begins January 25th

On January 25th, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce will begin requiring licenses to import aluminum. The Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis System will be established for permits to be …



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Brown Rugose Fruit Virus & Admissibility

The U.S. Department of Agriculture previously issued a notice advising the trade those inspection requirements for Mexican tomatoes. The inspections will be for not only the brown rugose fruit virus, …



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