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What You Need to Know About U.S. Goods Returned
CBP has issued updated guidance outlining the responsibilities of importers and customs brokers when filing duty-free claims under subheading 9801.00.10 for U.S. and foreign goods returned, along with the documentary requirements for such claims.
In Focus: Canada Exploring Border Carbon Adjustments
The Trudeau government recently announced the launch of consultations with the public on border carbon adjustments as part of Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy, a move that could in the future have a significant impact on many importers and exporters.
Drawback Transition to CBP Centers of Excellence & Expertise
Effective August 15, 2021, the drawback program and Drawback Specialists have been transitioned from designated Ports of Entry (Chicago, Houston, New York/Newark, and San Francisco) to the Centers of Excellence and Expertise.
U.S. Customs User Fee Changes Effective October 1, 2021
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced that it will be adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations to account for inflation.
CBP Answers FAQs About USMCA
Get the answers to questions that are frequently asked by importers and exporters about a range of issues concerning various provisions of the USMCA.
Global Affairs Issues 2021-2022 TRQs for Wheat, Barley, and Their Products
Global Affairs Canada has advised that the 2021-2022 tariff rate quotas for wheat, barley, and their products will become accessible on August 1, 2021.
U.S. Issues Updated Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory
The new advisory urges U.S. businesses to exit supply chains connected to Xianjing and warns that those who do not “could run a high risk of violating U.S. law.”
CBP Ruling Allows Accumulation of Costs From Non-Originating Materials for USMCA RVC Calculation
Find out more about a recent CBP ruling that says a commercial vehicle manufacturer can add a Tier 2 supplier’s costs of processing within USMCA territory to the USMCA costs of its Tier 1 supplier, even though the Tier 2 costs were not sufficient to result in an originating material.
USTR Sets Out Argument Against Canada’s Dairy TRQ Allocation
Are U.S. farmers still being denied their fair share of the supply-managed Canadian market? U.S. trade officials and dairy industry advocates think so and an official submission has been made to dispute the way Canada administers dairy import quotas in accordance with USMCA. Find out all the details here.
CBSA Trade Compliance Verification Priorities July 2021
Are your products on the CBSA's Trade Compliance Verification priorities list for July 2021? Find out what products have been targeted and what you can do to ensure compliance with CBSA.
USTR Initiates First USMCA Dispute Panel Over Canadian Dairy Quotas
Adding to the list of cross-border tensions, the first-ever trade enforcement action under USMCA escalated to a new level on Tuesday with the filing of a request by the USTR for a Dispute Settlement Panel over claims that Ottawa is still unfairly blocking U.S. producers from accessing the Canadian dairy market.
Canada Vows to Fight ‘Unjustified’ Softwood Lumber Duty Hikes
Importer of Canadian softwood lumber? A big hit is potentially on its way with a proposed increase to countervailing and antidumping rates currently levied against four of Canada’s top producers, in addition to more than doubling the combined “All Others” rate to a whopping 18.32%. Find out all the details and impacts of this potential action.
After-Sales Service/Warranty Work and the Border FAQs
Find out more about USMCA after-sales service provisions that enable Canadian vendors to have their own technicians work temporarily in the U.S. as “business visitors” — meaning that no visa or special work status application is required.
NEI Survey: Attention Importers and Exporters – Your Feedback is Needed!
The NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) is looking for importers and exporters to take a quick survey about their experience with their customs brokers and offer their thoughts on the industry overall.
USTR Extends Sec. 301 Tariff Exclusions for Certain COVID-Related Products
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced today that it will extend certain Section 301 tariff exclusions on products used to treat COVID-19 through September; these exclusions were previously set to expire on March 31, 2021.
Webinar: CARM (Part 2) – CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management
Join us online March 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CST, to hear from the leaders responsible for the architecture of CARM. We will dissect the registration and delegation process, program timelines and the benefits of CARM during this importer centric session.
U.S. AD/CV Updates: February 2021
Could the current antidumping and/or countervailing duty cases affect you as an importer/producer/supplier? Find out all the details .
Alert: Safe Food for Canadians Import Licence Validation
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced that starting March 15, transactions covering a wide range of commodities will be rejected unless the registration number of a valid Safe Food for Canadians license is entered on the customs import declaration.
New North American Trade Agreement Will Enter Into Force July 1, USTR Says
With the notification to Congress, the U.S. became the third country to have completed its domestic legislative procedures needed to implement the deal, the final step necessary for the USMCA to take effect this summer. However, some are doubtful the three countries can achieve a comprehensive implementation in such a short time.
De Minimus Thresholds Under USMCA
Frequently highlighted by many as a positive outcome from renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement, the new trade deal between the Canada, Mexico and the United States raised the so-called de minimus thresholds under which low-value parcels can be imported duty/tax free, usually with a simplified customs process.
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