CARM – Changes to Import-Export Programs (RMs)
The responsibility for registering new and/or making changes to import-export program (RMs) accounts e.g. RM0001 has recently shifted from the CRA to CBSA, as a result of CARM. Details here.
Section 301 Tariff Exclusions & Extensions
The USTR has announced further updates to the Section 301 China tariffs. This decision involves the continuation of 164 tariff exclusions until May 31, 2025, and the expiration of 265 exclusions on June 14. Details here.
Section 301 Comment Period Opens May 29
The USTR has released a Federal Register Notice to detail their four year review proposed modifications. This notice follows the Section 301 update issued last week, where the USTR announced that President Biden has directed the agency to take specific actions in response to China's unfair trade practices. Interested parties can comment starting May 29. Details here.
Section 232 Changes – 12 GAEs Removed from Steel and Aluminum Exclusions
Effective July 1, 2024, 12 General Approved Exclusions (GAEs), six for steel and six for aluminum will be removed from the Section 232 duty exclusion process. Find out if your products will be affected.
26 Companies Added to Forced Labor List
The latest addition to the UFLPA Entity List is the largest single expansion to date, bringing the total number of entities on the list to 91. This expansion targets cotton manufacturers outside the XUAR who source cotton from the region, increasing transparency and helping responsible companies ensure their products are free from forced labor. Details here.
Imports from China Face Additional Tariff Increases Under Section 301
A review of the Section 301 tariffs on imports from China concluded with a proposal to increase duty on $18 billion worth of Chinese goods, establish an exclusion process for a limited number of products, and other changes. Details here.
GHY International Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 16th Year
We are proud to announce that once again, GHY has been announced a winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies, retaining its Platinum Club status for the 10th consecutive year, maintaining its status as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the past 16 years. Full details here.
Potential Strike of Canadian Rail Workers on May 22
Approximately 9,900 workers at Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) might commence a strike starting May 22, 2024. Details here.
Country of Melt and Pour – FAQs for Steel Imports
Beginning November 5th, 2024, steel importers will be required to report “Country of Melt and Pour (COM)” information to the CBSA when completing their customs declarations. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has made available FAQs to help navigate this change. Details here.
Update: AD & CV Duty Determined for Extruded Aluminum Imports
Commerce announced its preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of aluminum extrusions from 15 countries. Find out if your products are affected here.
