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Apr 12, 2016

The TPP: Complexities of having the correct preferential duty

Written by Brad Lehigh, GTM Governance, Canada When the text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership was released to the… Read more 

Apr 12, 2016

When a NAFTA refund claim isn’t a refund

Written by Paul J. Diamond GTM Governance, Canada The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International… Read more 

Apr 12, 2016

In Oakland, export growth could be the start of a trend

West Coast ports have been pushing through recoveries after the significant slowdowns and losses of business that plagued… Read more 

Apr 12, 2016

In Japan, the Diet deliberates TPP

The long running debate over the implementation of the Trans Pacific Partnership has colored the political landscape of… Read more 

Apr 7, 2016

Ontario Aviation Fuel Tax rate increase as of 1 April 2016

Effective April 1, 2016, the Ontario tax rate on aviation fuel increased from 4.7 cents to 5.7 cents per litre. Tax at the increased… Read more 

Apr 5, 2016

CITT commences injury inquiry on large diameter carbon and alloy steel line pipe from China & Japan

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an injury inquiry on March 29, 2016 to determine if the… Read more 

Apr 5, 2016

Lithium-Ion Battery shipments banned on passenger aircraft

The Minister of Transport has issued a new protective direction banning the shipment of lithium-ion batteries on passenger… Read more 

Apr 5, 2016

Mega-ship’s visit to LA a sign of improved ILWU-PMA relations

As 2014 dragged on the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) began… Read more 

Mar 31, 2016

Guidance on Importing Aquatic species

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Memorandum D19-8-5 provides guidelines concerning importation of aquatic species, import prohibitions and requirements… Read more 

Mar 31, 2016

CBSA assessing additional duties on certain carbon and alloy steel line pipe

Anti-dumping and countervailing duties are now payable on certain carbon and alloy steel line pipe that is released… Read more