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Airbus Tariff List Revised

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative updated the list of goods that will be impacted by the Airbus Tariffs levied against the European Union. Effective September 1st, the certain …



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Most China 301 List 3 Exclusions Expired

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative chose not to extend nearly three quarters of the China 301 duty exclusions that were granted on List 3 commodities. Therefore, on August …



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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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Notice of intent to impose countermeasures action against the United States in response to tariffs on Canadian aluminum products

Canada intends to impose retaliatory countermeasures in response to the United States announced intention to impose  tariffs of 10 per cent on imports of certain aluminum products from Canada, which …



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10 Percent Tariffs on Canadian Aluminum Imminent

US Trade Representative (USTR) Lighthizer previously acknowledged that, in a Senate Finance Committee hearing, there have been recent surges in aluminum from Canada and Mexico. Yesterday, the Whitehouse issued a …



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Canada to retaliate ‘dollar for dollar’ after U.S. slaps 10% tariff on aluminum

Ottawa will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to restore a 10 per cent tariff on Canadian aluminum imports. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy …



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CFIA update on unsolicited packages of seeds

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is committed to protecting the health of Canada’s plant resources, our environment and our economy. To date, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has received …



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Tomato & Peppers: Brown Rugose Fruit Virus Certification Requirements

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has imposed restrictions on the imports of tomatoes and peppers from Canada, Mexico, The Netherlands and Israel …



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USMCA: MPF Not Refundable

As many of our clients know, on July 1st the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).  However, what you may not know is that there …



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APHIS Core Set for January 2021 – Preparation is Paramount

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that the APHIS Core program has been delayed until January of 2021.  Additionally, a CSMS message …



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Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to red onions imported from the United States

Since July 24, there have been 55 additional illnesses in Canada reported in the ongoing investigation. Investigators have determined that red onions imported from the United States (U.S.) are a …



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Foreign Greenhouse Certification Program Announced

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced that a “Offshore Greenhouse Certification Program” will be established.  This will allow greenhouse facilities located in Canada and other countries …



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New Import Certification Requirements for Organic Products

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is expected to release the new rules for submitting electronic import certificates for shipments containing organic food, feed, or …



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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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Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Rules of Origin

D11-5-17, Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Rules of Origin This new memorandum describes the Canada – United States – Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Rules of Origin. This memorandum contains a link to …



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