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Canada Challenges U.S. Softwood Lumber Duties Under CUSMA
Exporter of Canadian softwood lumber into the US? Canada has officially filed notice that it will challenge, under CUSMA, the final results of the U.S. anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on softwood lumber from Canada. Find out all these details here.
Reminder: Canada’s Luxury Tax Comes into Effect
The Select Luxury Items Tax on certain imported vehicles, aircraft, and vessels into Canada has come into effect. Find out all the important details that you need to know, including how to register, how the tax is calculated, and much more here.
USDA Rule Eases Dairy Imports
Importer of dairy products? FAS has issued an interim final rule which suspends for an additional year the historical license reduction provision which would otherwise apply beginning with the 2023 quota year. This change will allow license holders additional time to adjust to challenging market conditions impacting the dairy sector. Find out all the details you need to know, in addition to how to submit comments on this rule, here.
CBP To Update Quota Certificate System (eCERT)
As an importer, how do you participate in eCERT 2.0 and claim applicable in-quota tariff rate of duty or the preferential duty rate under a tariff preference level (TPL) on your imports? Find out the answer to this and all details on the upcoming changes to eCERT that you need to know here.
U.S. and Taiwan Release Negotiating Mandate for 21st Century Trade Initiative
Importer of goods from Taiwan into the U.S.? More specifics have been released regarding the 21st Century Trade Initiative between the U.S. and Taiwan. Find out all the details that you need to know here.
Changes to Import Requirements for Raw Fresh/ Frozen Poultry Products
Importer of poultry products from the UK? The CFIA will be harmonizing import requirements with the United Kingdom (UK) for products imported from countries with outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Stay compliant, find out what the changes are here.
Refund Tracking Soon Available in New ACE Report
ACE account users will soon have the option to electronically view and track their outstanding refund status and history for all refunds processed. Find out all the details you need to know on the new CBP Refunds ACE Report here.
ITC Investigates Auto Rules of Origin under USMCA
An examination is underway into how/if USMCA automotive Rules of Origin may have affected the U.S. economy and impacted U.S. competitiveness. Find out all the details you need to know here.
Canada Responds to Continued U.S. Duties on Softwood Lumber Products
Exporter of Canadian softwood lumber into the US? The new duty rates are in, and Canada's responds. Find out all these details here.
U.S. Customs User Fee Changes Effective October 1, 2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced that it will be adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations to account for inflation. Find out all the details here.
Advance Notice: Automating Seafood Import Procedures and Certifications
Importer/exporter of fish or fish products? Find out all the details that you need to know on the potential of an upcoming change concerning the Certification of Admissibility (COA) to allow entry of these types of products into the United States, and how you can submit your comments on the proposed ruling.
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.
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