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Section 301 Tariff Exclusions Extended for COVID-19 Goods Until End of 2023
Are your goods included in the extension on Section 301 tariff exclusions for COVID-19 imports from China? Find out here, along with access to our Section 301 Exclusion Search Tool.
U.S. Dairy TRQs Fee Increase, Poultry Imports Update
USDA/APHIS recent updates on dairy TRQ fees and poultry imports revoked zones.
CBP’s Trade Enforcement Priorities Include National Security, USMCA
CBP's trade enforcement focuses in on national security, facility-specific rapid response labor mechanism actions under USMCA, section 301 investigations and much more. Find out all the details here.
SIMA Expiry Review on Carbon Steel Welded Pipe Begins
CBSA and CITT have commenced an expiry review of the Carbon steel welded pipe 2 SIMA case currently in force. Details here.
Take Action: Support the Customs Business Fairness Act
The Customs Business Fairness Act safeguards customs brokers and their employees. Find out how you can participate to make this important legislation a permanent part of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in 2023. Details here.
CN and CP Service Disruptions Due to Wildfires
CN and CP Rail are presently facing service disruptions due to significant forest fire activity in proximity to their rail lines, delays are to be expected. Find out the areas affected.
U.S. to Impose Tariffs on Tin Mill Steel from Canada, China, Germany
U.S. Commerce has announced preliminary anti-dumping duties on imports of tin-plated steel from Canada, Germany, China. This move aims to address unfair trade practices and ensure a level playing field in the market. Find out if your products are affected.
Importer Cotton Assessment Fee to Increase
AMS of the USDA has introduced a direct final rule that raises the fee for importers of cotton and cotton-containing products governed by the Cotton Research and Promotion Order. Find out all the details that you need to know here.
CARM Update: Release 2 Implementation Now May 2024
The CBSA has officially announced continuing a phased approach of Release 2 (R2) of CARM into May 2024. Find out all the details here.
CPSC Approves Rules Banning Inclined Sleepers and Crib Bumpers
CPSC has recently approved two final rules to enforce the bans on inclined sleepers for infants and crib bumpers. These rules, which came into effect on November 12, 2022, aim to protect infants from potential hazards and create a safer marketplace for parents. Find out all the details and if your products are affected, here.
Taiwan Trade Agreement Approved by Congress
Importer of goods from Taiwan into the U.S.? The United States-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade First Agreement Implementation Act has been approved by Congress, with new provisions regarding negotiations. Find out all the details that you need to know here.
AD/CV News: Pressure Washers, Tin Mill Products, Paper Shopping Bags, Nails
ITC have recently announced actions in antidumping and/or countervailing duty cases which include products that range from gas powered pressure washers from China and Vietnam, to tin mill products, brass rods and much more. Find out if your products are affected.
Biggest U.S. Trucking Company Shut-Down Impacting Canada
The apparent shutdown of one of the biggest trucking companies - Yellow Corp - in the U.S. is having an impact north of the border, putting hundreds of jobs in jeopardy. Read on to find out the details.
FDA Import Alerts
Newly issued or modified import alerts by the FDA have impacted various products from different countries. Find out if your products are affected.
New Tentative Deal Reached in B.C. Port Workers Dispute
The ILWUC and BCMEA issued a joint statement late Sunday, July 20, 2023, saying a deal had been reached with help from the Canada Industrial Relations Board, which was tasked with ending the dispute that had dragged on since the beginning of the month. Find out all the details here.
IE Canada Submits Comments to CBSA on the Proposed ‘Last Sale Rule’
In May 2023, CBSA announced proposed amendments to the Valuation for Duty (VFD) otherwise known as the 'Last Sale Rule'. These amendments face extensive criticism for their perceived unfairness and negative impact on Canadian businesses, prompting multiple associations, including IE Canada, to advocate for a comprehensive review. Read on to find out more.
Second Tentative Deal Reached in B.C. Port Strike
The ILWU Canada says it has reached a tentative deal with the B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) for the second time in a week. Ratification of this deal is expected next week. Find out all the details here.
SIMA Expiry Reviews 2023
Find out what the current Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) expiry reviews are and if your goods are affected. Details here.
B.C. Port Workers Call Off Strike Notice Hours After Issuing It
ILWU workers have called off their strike notice. The situation remains fluid. Find out all the details here.
BC Port Workers Resume Strike After Rejection of Tentative Agreement
ILWU workers have officially resumed strike activity after rejecting the tentative agreement. This strike continues to have serious economic implications. Find out all the details here.
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