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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.
SIMA Duties Continue on Steel Pipe from Korea
Importers will continue to pay anti-dumping duties on goods subject to the SIMA expiry review case of the Line pipe 2 from Korea. Details here.
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.
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