This article was originally published in Global Trade Magazine on August 13, 2020. By Paul Woodward For many, the onset of Brexit’s transitional period, which began on February 1, 2020, probably seems like an eternity ago, particularly considering the global... Read more >
EXCLUSION implications under the Proclamation On May 18, 2018 and May 21, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) notices #18-000349 and #18-000352, respectively. The messages state that on June 1, 2018 there will... Read more >
President Trump has announced that the U.S. will cease participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and begin to re-impose U.S. nuclear-relation sanctions against Iran, following a wind down period. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) expects that all... Read more >
Incoterms® are internationally accepted commercial terms that determine the buyer’s and seller’s roles and responsibilities in the sale of goods. In webinar, we’ll help you develop an understanding of the main Incoterms definitions and their use and risk implications, and... Read more >
Duty drawback allows companies to claim refunds of duties, taxes, and fees paid on imported merchandise that is either exported or destroyed. Reviewing your past import entries and exports can identify areas where duty may be reclaimed – not to... Read more >
If you pay duty on your Canadian imports and you’re interested in finding new ways to recover or reduce this duty, then this webinar is for you. Listen in as we introduce you to the duty recovery and reduction process,... Read more >
The Department of Finance Canada has published for consultation a proposed excise duty framework for cannabis products. The proposed level of taxation is intended to keep prices low to eliminate the black market. The proposed duty would apply to all... Read more >
The Regulations Amending the Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations and Making a Consequential Amendment to Another Regulation was recently published in Oct 2017 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. The new updated regulations will affect manufacturers, distributors, and... Read more >
In September, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS 17-000609, advising effective November 1st they would penalize any documented violation of the wood packaging material (WPM) requirements. The CBP approach was described in a Livingston Trade News – US... Read more >
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