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Mar 16, 2018

Duties on coniferous shingles and sawn shakes from Canada

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency has issued a Cargo System Messaging Service (CSMS) notice 18-000223… Read more 

Mar 16, 2018

Government Announces Canada-Mercosur Free Trade Negotiations

The Minister of International Trade recently announced the positive conclusion of the exploratory discussions on a comprehensive free… Read more 

Mar 15, 2018

Rough Diamond Exportation Procedures

US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) is reminding the trade community all rough diamond shipments exported under the… Read more 

Mar 12, 2018

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 

Mar 9, 2018

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 

Mar 9, 2018

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 

Mar 9, 2018

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 

Mar 9, 2018

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 

Mar 8, 2018

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 

Mar 8, 2018

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