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Rough Diamond Exportation Procedures
US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) is reminding the trade community all rough diamond shipments exported under the… Read more
Seasonal Load Restrictions in Effect During Spring Thaw
Each year, a number of Canadian provinces implement a “Spring Thaw” policy, enforcing reduced trailer load restrictions in… Read more
Here’s What Importers Need to Know About the US’s New Steel & Aluminum Tariffs
On March 8, 2018, President Trump signed Presidential Proclamations on steel and aluminum following the recommendations presented by… Read more
Dumping Continues on Certain Hot-rolled Carbon Steel Plate from China
On March 2, 2018 the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) determined that the expiry of the order made… Read more
CBP Announces Temporary Handling of Commercial Agriculture Shipments at the Port of Ogdensburg, NY, Effective March 12, 2018
US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has announced effective March 12, 2018, the Port of Ogdensburg, NY, will… Read more
CFIA Food Labelling Modernization Phase III – Report on the Key Proposals
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) launched the Food Labelling Modernization initiative in June 2013. Feedback from Phase… Read more
Import and Export Certification Requirement Changes for Shelf-stable Thermally Processed Pet food, Treats and Chews
The Canadian Food Inspection (CFIA) issued a notice to industry to advise the changes to the importing and… Read more
Proposed Safe Food for Canadians Regulations Report on the Consultations
From January to April 2017 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency held public consultations on the proposed Safe Food… Read more
Commerce delivers report to White House on Section 232 Investigations of Steel and Aluminum
In April 2017, the President Trump issued two executive orders directing the US Department of Commerce (DOC) to… Read more
Compliance Dates for the Final Rule on FSVP for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals
Expiry of delayed FSVP provisions Food importers are subject to the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP), a program… Read more