Labour Strike – Impact to Canadian Federal Services [Updates]
Your latest updates on the PSAC strike and its impact on Canadian Federal Services.
The United States Allows Beef Imports from Paraguay
APHIS is proposing a rule to allow the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay. Find out all the details, including how you can submit your comments on this proposed rule.
APHIS Announces Phase VII of the Lacey Act & Requirements for Importers
Importer of animal and/or plant products into the U.S.? Lacey Act declarations will be required for all remaining plant product Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes that are not 100-percent composite materials. Find out all the important details that you need to know here.
FDA Begins Canceling Registrations of Food Facilities With No Unique Facility Identifier (UFI)
As communicated by CBP, the FDA will now only accept a DUNS number, as an acceptable UFI for food facility registration. Find out all the details here.
CFIA Annual Service Fees Increase
The next CFIA annual service fee increase will be March 31, 2023. Find out all the details here.
UFLPA – Postal Code Required for Chinese Suppliers (Action Required)
Importer of goods from China into the U.S.? A major announcement from U.S. Customs details the new requirements for importers to provide the postal code of their Chinese suppliers to them. We are requesting importers to submit the postal codes of their Chinese suppliers to us in advance of this requirement coming into force. Find out all the details here.
All Organic Products to Require NOP Import Certificates
Importer of organic products into the U.S.? A new rule, which will come into effect on March 20, 2023 requires all organic products to have NOP Import Certificates. This rule aims to improve organic integrity across the organic supply chain and benefit stakeholders throughout the organic industry. Find out all details that you need to know here.
U.S. Pressing Ahead with Duties on Canadian Softwood Lumber
Exporter of Canadian softwood lumber into the US? The U.S. appears to be pressing ahead with anti-dumping and countervailing duties on these types of imports, while Canada will continue to fight these duties. Find out all these details here.
Citrus Imports from Egypt Undergo USDA Pest Risk Assessment
APHIS has created a pest risk assessment report that details the potential risks posed by importing fresh oranges and tangerines from Egypt into the United States. Find out if your imports are affected here.
Import Permit Required for Shipborne Dunnage
As of July 6, 2023, port terminals in Canada accepting the discharge of shipborne dunnage must obtain an import permit. Find out all the details you need to know to stay compliant.
