Trade Updates
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CFIA Standard Container Sizes Removed – AIRS to be Updated
Standard container sizes were recently removed for some foods as a result of the Food Product Innovation initiative. AIRS will be updated to reflect this change. In the meantime, here are the important steps affected importers need to take if receiving a rejection notice from the IID system for a missing ministerial exemption.
Have Your Say: Development of a Model Canadian Digital Trade Agreement
Canada has launched consultations inviting Canadians to share their views regarding the development of a model Canadian digital trade agreement. Find out all the details that you need to know, and how to submit your input.
Canada’s Luxury Tax to Come into Effect Sept 1 – Registration Now Open
Manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, or importer of vehicles and aircraft priced over $100,000 and certain vessels priced over $250,000? Registration is now open to ensure you are prepared when the Luxury Tax program begins on September 1, 2022. Find out all the important details that you need to know here.
APHIS Announces New Import Database for Agricultural Products
Importer of animal and/or plant products into the U.S.? APHIS will be launching their newly developed Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements (ACIR) database as of September 30, 2022. Find out all the important details that you need to know here.
U.S. Increases Duties to 35% on Certain Imports From Russia and Belarus
Importer of goods into the U.S. from Russia and/or Belarus? Your goods may be affected by the upcoming increase in duty rate on certain articles/imports. Find out all the details you need to know here.
Find CFIA Permits, Licenses and Approval Information Easier with New Web Tool
Tired not being able to locate or access your CFIA permits, licences and approvals? Good news, CFIA have launched a new web tool: the Permissions Finder to help you find your information/documents easier. This tool helps businesses and individuals find the information they need when conducting import, export or domestic activity with food, plants or animals in Canada. Find out all the details and access here.
USDA Warns Importers on Incomplete or Incorrect Import Data
Importer of plant and animal products? APHIS, has warned importers of submitting incorrect or incomplete data pertaining to Licenses, Permits, Certificates or Other (LPCO) — specifically in the PG13 and PG14 lines of the APHIS core message set. Find out everything you need to know to stay compliant, and ensure your goods can be imported without issue.
Removal of U.S. Safeguard Tariffs on Canadian Solar Products
Importer of solar panel products from Canada? Good news, an agreement has been reached to remove the U.S. safeguard tariffs on solar products from Canada. Find out all the details here.
CBSA’s July 2022 Trade Verification Priorities
Will the July 2022 CBSA Trade Verification Priorities affect your business? What should you do if you've imported targeted goods? Find out the answers to these, and all the details you need to know here.
CN Rail Strike Ends
IBEW ended their strike action at midnight on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 and have entered binding arbitration with CN. During this strike action period, regular CN rail operations continued. Details here.
Advance Notice to EPA Required to Import 20 Chemicals
Importers and manufacturers will soon be required to notify the EPA before importing, manufacturing, or processing any of 20 chemical substances for an activity designated as a significant new use. Find out all important details on dates of implementation, notification requirements, chemical substances affected and much more here.
New Nutrition Labelling Regulations Announced for Canada
Health Canada has announced new nutrition labelling regulations for packaged foods to help Canadians make informed food choices. Find out all the details on this, including dates of when you will need to change your labels and comply with the new requirement.
Canada Bans Manufacturing and Importing Single-Use Plastics by Year-End
What are the six single-use plastic items upcoming to be banned? Find out here, along with all the important dates on implementation, exceptions and much more here.
FDA Warning/Reminder: FSVP Importers Require DUNS Number as of July 24
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a 30-day warning/reminder to FSVP importers that they will require a DUNS Number as of July 24, 2022. Find out all the details you need to know here.
Updated: Importer Operational Guidance on China’s Uyghur Forced Labor Import Ban – Entity List Now Available
Updated - UFLPA's Entity List now available. Will your business be affected by the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act? Find out the details on a newly released operational guide for importers to help to assist in preparing for the implementation of a ban on goods from forced labor regions, which goes into effect on June 21, 2022.
CN Rail Signal and Communications Workers on Strike
IBEW says CN rail signal and communication workers have walked off the job across the country and have been legally on strike as of 11 a.m. local time on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Find out all the important details on this here.
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Signed into Law
A major shipping reform act (Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022) has been signed into law. This new law will crack down on foreign-owned carriers’ unfair shipping price hikes, strengthen maritime supply chain and reduce costs for consumers. Find out all the details that you need to know here.
Possible CN Rail Strike on Saturday
IBEW has given CN a 72-hour notice of its intention to strike as of 11:00 AM Eastern Time on June 18, 2022.. Find out all the important details on this here.
Ukraine Goods Remission Order on Duties Paid or Payable
Importer of goods from the Ukraine? Good news, a remission order on customs duties paid or payable has been initiated for goods originating from the Ukraine. Find out all the details that you need to know to qualify and apply.
New Certification Process for Meat and Poultry Imports from the US Now in Effect
Importer of meat and/or poultry products from the U.S.? New changes to the certification process is in effect. Stay compliant, find out what the changes are here.
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