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Export and Import Permits Act Updates
What are the amendments to the Export of Logs Permit and which permits have been repealed that were issued under the Export and Import Permits Act? Find out here.
Most Countries Making Little Progress on Anti-Corruption Efforts, Transparency Group Reports
How does the USA and Canada score in their efforts to improve the level of public sector corruption within their borders? You'd be surprised. Find out all the details on the Corruption Perceptions Index for 2021 and why it matters.
Canadian Government Sets New Limits on VOC Levels in Certain Consumer Products
As a manufacturer and/or importer of products that contain VOCs - how will your business be affected, and how can you stay compliant. Find out out everything you need to know here.
CBSA’s 2022 Trade Verification Priorities
Will the new 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.
Have Your Say: Single-Use Plastics Ban
What are the regulations that would ban certain kinds of environmentally “harmful” single-use plastic items in Canada? What are the six plastic items proposed to be banned? Find out these details, and how you can submit your comments on the proposed regulations here.
Canada Loses USMCA Dispute Over Unfair Treatment of Dairy Quotas
What is Canada's reaction to the loss, the details of the ruling, and the next steps in the process to dispute under USMCA? Find out all the details here.
CBP Issues Guidance re Revocation of 30 Section 232 Steel and Aluminum General Approved Exclusions
As an importer, how do you report an excluded 10-digit HTS classification on an entry summary line? How can you use a General Approved Exclusions (GAEs)? We detail the answer to these questions, along with everything you need to know on guidance concerning the final rule revoking 30 previously granted Section 232 General Approved Exclusions.
Canada Launches USMCA Challenge Against Softwood Lumber Duties
The Trudeau government announced on Tuesday that it has launched a challenge under the USMCA against what it says are “unjustified” U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber. Find out all the details here.
APHIS Acceptance of Unoriginal Phytosanitary Docs Ending Dec. 31 (Updated)
A reminder that The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will no longer be accepting unoriginal copies of phytosanitary certificates and forms after December 31, 2021. We detail everything you need to know of what types phytosanitary certificates are acceptable, processes and much more.
Canada Threatens Retaliatory Trade Action if U.S. Congress Passes EV Tax Credit
What are the details surrounding the electric vehicle (EV) tax credit under President Biden’s Build Back Better plan? What countries are opposing this, and how would this tax credit affect Canada's auto industry? Find out all the details here.
New Requirements for Exporting Agri-Food Products to the EU
Are you prepared for the EU’s new export requirements? We detail everything you need to know on the required use of updated export certificates under the EU’s new animal health law.
USTR Reaches Agreements with Turkey and India on Digital Services Taxes
Digital services taxes are coming more into focus and robust implementation with the Global Tax Framework in 2023, sometimes involving retaliatory tariffs when disputes arise. Find out all the details on this, and the USTR agreement between India and Turkey.
USDA Implements New Phytosanitary Export Certificates
Exporter of plant and animal products? New phytosanitary certificates are being implemented, along with a new validation tool for security measures. Find out everything you need to know to stay compliant, and ensure your goods can be successfully exported.
New Requirements for Canadian Dairy Exports to Europe
Canadian food and animal commodities exporter? As of January 15, 2022, you'll be required to use updated export certificates through TRACES NT. We detail everything you need to know about TRACES NT, registration and much more here.
USTR Extends 81 Section 301 Tariff Exclusions for COVID Products through May 2022
USTR Extends Certain Exclusions from Sec. 301 Tariffs for ...
Commerce and ISED Look to Increase Cross-Border Collaboration
What does the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.- Canada Partnership look like? We highlight all the important elements of this work plan and bilateral actions that you need to know, here.
U.S. and EU Reach Agreement on Steel and Aluminum Imports
What does this new agreement mean for U.S. domestic industries and jobs? What does the new tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) look like and how will it be applied? We detail the answers and much more for you here.
FDA Recommends Use of ITACS
As a food importer - have you used the FDA's Import Trade Auxiliary Communication System (ITACS) for checking your entry statuses and to receive Notices of Action electronically? We've outlined all of it's benefits and uses for you here.
End-Use Key to USMCA Eligibility for Heavy Truck Starters, Customs Rules
The classification ruling on electric starters for heavy trucks is in! The eligibility for preferential tariff treatment for these under USMCA will now depend on the intended end-use of the goods. Find out all the details you need to know here.
ACE Portal Password Rules Changing
All Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal account passwords now require a minimum of 15-characters. Find out the details.
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