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End of 2020 Quota Filing – U.S. Shipments

Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Many items are subject to Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs).  TRQs are a two-stage tariff, which imposes a lower rate of duty on imports up to the …



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Tariff Preference Level (TPL) for Certain Textile Shipments

A reminder to clients utilizing Certificates of Eligibility to obtain preferential duty treatment that TPL entries released within 2020 must be filed by December 31, 2020 to be considered timely …



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Updates to the Fertilizers Regulations now final

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the Fertilizers Regulations to reduce red tape and provide more flexibility to industry while focusing on product safety and environmental protection. The …



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FDA Proposes Additional Record Keeping for ‘High Risk Products’

The FDA has proposed new record-keeping requirements for foods that they deem high risk.  Notably, foods included on this list include, but are not limited to, cucumbers, herbs, lettuce, melons, …



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Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) – Special Edition

The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a voluntary, supply chain program led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).  This program focuses on improving the security of private …



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

On November 15th, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes will change from 0702.00.20 to: 0702.00.6010 – Greenhouse 0702.00.6035 – Field grown cherry 0702.00.6045 – Field grown grape 0702.00.6065 – Field …



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Decorative and other Non‑Structural Plywood – Preliminary determinations

Decorative and other Non‑Structural Plywood – Preliminary determinations The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made preliminary determinations on October 23, 2020 respecting the dumping and subsidizing of certain decorative and …



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Notice to Exporters and Brokers – Export and Brokering of items listed on the Export Control List and the Brokering Control List to Belarus

Canada remains deeply concerned by the Government of Belarus’ ongoing campaign of repression and state-sponsored violence against public protests and the activities of opposition groups since the fraudulent presidential elections …



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UK Brexit, CETA and Importing UK originating goods

As the UK Brexit from CETA deadline of December 31st, 2020 draws near, Global Affairs has advised, at this time, Canada and the U.K. continue to engage in discussions about …



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

On November 15th, the seasonal tariff number for tomatoes will change from 0702.00.20 to: 00.6010 – Greenhouse 00.6035 – Field grown cherry 00.6045 – Field grown grape 00.6065 – Field …



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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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2020 FDA Food Facility Registration is OPEN!

Food facilities are required to renew their registration in every even numbered year between October 1st and December 31st.  The owner, operator, or agent in charge of the facility, or …



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D10-15-31 (Tariff classification of car seat covers)

This memorandum outlines and explains the Canada Border Services Agency’s classification of car seat covers. In Brief This memorandum outlines the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) administrative policy regarding the …



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CFIA – What’s New

Updated Compliance and Enforcement Policy – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will update its Compliance and Enforcement Policy, effective November 1, 2020. The purpose of the policy is to …



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Anti-Dumping Duties

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has received representations from interested parties concerning the re-investigation of the following cases. Certain Concrete Reinforcing Bar 2 – Dumping (Belarus, Chinese Taipei, Hong …



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