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Anti-Dumping Duties

Certain upholstered domestic seating Based on information provided in the complaint, other available information, and the CBSA’s customs documentation, the CBSA is of the opinion that there is evidence that …



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Latest update for importers and brokers of organic products

The purpose of this notice is to inform you that in the week of January 18, 2021, the organic import and admissibility requirements for processed products will be incorporated into …



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Harmonized Tariff Schedule Update

On January 1st, the International Trade Commission published the latest update to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. We encourage our clients to periodically review the tariff codes that are used for …



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International Coalition Formed to Oppose Blueberry Safeguards

An American and International coalition has formed to oppose limitations on the importation of blueberries into the United State. The Blueberry Coalition for Progress & Health is composed of American …



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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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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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New Centralized Examination Station in the Port of Buffalo

On December 16th, 2020 U.S. Customs and Broder Protection commenced operations of a Centralized Examination Station for the Port of Buffalo. A Centralized Examination Station (CES) is a privately operated …



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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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U.S. FDA Holiday Weekend Hours

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the U.S. holiday season: Peace Bridge Buffalo 12/24/2020: 6:00 am to 10:00 am 12/25/2020: CLOSED 12/26/2020: CLOSED …



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Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (CUKTCA)

Effective January 01, 2021 the United Kingdom and certain associated territories will no longer be covered by the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CEUT) by virtue of Brexit.  This means …



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United Kingdom Post Brexit, Plant quarantine import requirement update

Please be advised that the United Kingdom (UK) published their Plant Health Regulation: The Plant Health (Phytosanitary Conditions) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which will come into force January 1st, …



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

Effective January 1, 2021, the United Kingdom and certain associated territories will no longer be covered by the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement by virtue of Brexit. This means …



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Customs Notice 20-39 – Implementation of the United Kingdom Trade Continuity Remission Order, 2021

The United Kingdom Trade Continuity Remission Order (the Order) provides the tariff benefits of the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (CUKTCA) as if it were in force as of January …



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Notice to the Canadian organic industry regarding trade of seaweed, chlorella and spirulina under the US-Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published new information regarding trade of seaweed, chlorella and spirulina under the US-Canada Organic Equivalency Arrangement on the CFIA Organic Products web page. Notice …



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