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Aug 29, 2019

New General Import Permit (GIP 83) on Aluminum Products

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has announced a new monitoring regime for aluminum products. On August 23, 2019 “certain… Read more 

Aug 28, 2019

Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico: New Draft Suspension Agreement

The Department of Commerce (DOC) posted notice of a draft agreement with Mexican tomato growers to suspend the… Read more 

Aug 28, 2019

Section 301 Tariffs to increase to 30%; Upcoming List 4 tariffs upped to 15%

On August 23rd, China announced it would be issuing retaliatory tariffs on $75 billion in U.S. exports. Due to… Read more 

Aug 23, 2019

Tariff Duty Rate Changes for Canada-Costa-Rica and CPTPP Tariffs 

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) recently announced a tariff amendment to the Customs Tariff 2019, retroactive to August… Read more 

Aug 21, 2019

CBSA CARM Quarterly Newsletter

The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project is a multi-year initiative that will transform the collection of… Read more 

Aug 19, 2019

Update for Importers Who Self File FDA Prior Notice Using PNSI

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to alert importers who currently use FDA’s Prior Notice System… Read more 

Aug 19, 2019

Request Liquidation Suspension for Section 301 Exclusions Not Yet Approved

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made recommendations for importers to file a request to extend liquidation for… Read more 

Aug 16, 2019

CBP initiating voluntary pilot to gather data on Section 321 shipments

U.S. Customs & Border protection is initiating a voluntary pilot project effective Sept. 28, 2019 that will allow… Read more 

Aug 15, 2019

CBSA Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) recently updated their webpage to advise that you can now apply for an… Read more 

Aug 15, 2019

CFIA Proposal on the Modernization to the Feeds Regulations

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing to modernize the Feeds Regulations, 1983 to: safeguard feeds and… Read more