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Canada Customs Latest SIMA Updates [Oct 31]
On October 17, 2023, CITT, in partnership with CBSA, initiated an expiry review of the Sucker Rod SIMA case currently in force. Find out if your products are affected.
FDA Requires Registration of Cosmetic Products by December 2023
The FDA will require most cosmetics manufacturing and processing companies to register and list their products by December 29, 2023 to comply with MoCRA. Find out if your products are affected, and how to register here.
U.S. Withdraws Support for WTO E-Commerce Proposals
The U.S. announced its decision to withdraw support for proposals on data flows and source code currently being discussed in World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations on e-commerce. Find out all the details here.
Important Notice: CFIA System Maintenance Impacting Importers – Take Action to Prevent Delays
Temporary unavailability of CFIA's system maintenance services will run from October 28, 2023, at 3:00 PM to October 30, 2023. Find out all the details and necessary steps for importers to navigate this period seamlessly.
Prepare for CARM – Upcoming Webinars [Fall/Winter]
Register for upcoming webinars that focus on client onboarding to CARM, Release 2 changes, and recently information on Billing Cycles, Commercial Accounting Declarations and the Release Prior to Payment Program and much more. Details on webinar scheduling and registration are here.
Importers/Manufacturers Face Unprecedented EPA Reporting of ‘Forever Chemicals’
The EPA has issued a final rule affecting importers and manufacturers, that finalizes reporting and recordkeeping requirements for 'forever chemicals'. The rule is unprecedented in its scope and compliance challenges. Find out all the details you need to know here.
Wheat Products TRQ to be Filled on Nov. 4, 2023
The 2023-2024 Wheat Products tariff rate quota will be filled on November 4, 2023, and the "within access commitment" tariff items will be closed at this time. Find out all the details.
Canada Customs Latest SIMA Updates
Canada extended anti-dumping and countervailing duties under SIMA on certain stainless-steel sinks imported from China, in addition to concluding a re-investigation of certain carbon steel welded pipe originating from various countries. Find out if your goods are affected, along with all the details that you need to know.
New Penalties for Companies Who Violate the Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Canada announced coming into force regulations allowing Transport Canada to fine persons or companies who violate the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Penalties can range up to $200,000 for a company. Find out all the details.
AD/CV Duties Possible on Extruded Aluminum Imports
One of the largest antidumping and countervailing duty petitions has been filed on imports of aluminum extrusions from 15 countries. Learn how these allegations of unfair trade practices are disrupting the U.S. aluminum extrusions market and impacting domestic industries.
Update on CBSA’s Valuation for Duty Regulatory Consultations
The CBSA has provided an update on Valuation for Duty regulatory consultations which focus on proposed amendments. Find out all the details here.
Canada’s Dairy TRQs 2024 Annual Application Period Now Open
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has opened the application period for the 2024 calendar year tariff rate quotas (TRQs) starting October 1, 2023, and with a deadline of November 15, 2023. Find out all the details here.
Canada Temporarily Suspends Imports of Poultry Products from France
The CFIA is temporarily suspending the importation of all poultry products originating from France, effective October 1, 2023. This measure is being taken to manage the potential risk from France's vaccination campaign for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Find out if your imports are affected and all the details here.
Import Control Measures for Romaine Lettuce In Effect
The CFIA has implemented temporary import conditions for U.S. romaine lettuce imports. This temporary measure is intended to mitigate the higher risk of E. coli O157 contamination of romaine lettuce. Find out all the details you need to know here.
U.S. Government Shutdown Looms – What You Need to Know
With a potential U.S. government shutdown looming, we detail how this event could affect trade and what industry leaders are doing to keep commerce flowing smoothly. Find out all the details you need to know here.
Reminder: U.S. Customs User Fee Changes Effective October 1, 2023
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that it will be adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations to account for inflation. Find out all the details here.
CBSA Latest SIMA Updates
CBSA concludes SIMA re-investigation of copper pipe-fittings, and initiates a normal value review of a corrosion-resistant steel sheet from Vietnam and Turkey. Find out if your goods are affected, along with all the details that you need to know.
Import Regulations for Horses Amended
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will finalize amendments to its import regulations for horses. Find out what these are here.
Navigating Carrier/Courier Invoice Value Challenges with Your Customs Broker
Did you know that customs brokers frequently encounter challenges when dealing with commercial invoices issued by carriers/couriers for importers aka their clients? These invoices often fail to accurately represent the actual total amount paid by the importer. To address this issue effectively, we detail what action you can take.
APHIS Could Raise AQI Fees By 300% – Submit Your Comments
APHIS is proposing fee increases related to its AQI program to pay for “the level of effort it takes to inspect the average ship and its cargo and reflects the expanded capacity of modern container ships.” Submit your comments by Oct. 10, 2023. Full details here.
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