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New assessment rules for steel, aluminum, copper + derivatives imports into the U.S.
On April 2, 2026, a presidential proclamation revising the Section 232 tariff treatment of certain aluminum, steel, and… Read more
Expiry review of whole potatoes SIMA case
Expiry reviews are conducted jointly by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal… Read more
Six myths about the IEEPA refund process
By Jill Hurley To protest or not to protest … that is the question everyone in the trade… Read more
New import requirements for saunas, playground modules and prefabricated building kits containing wood components
Effective April 30, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is updating the import requirements for playground modules… Read more
CBSA warns about Business Number (BN) hijacking
The CBSA is drawing attention to a criminal scheme involving fraudulent documents in the March 13, 2026, edition… Read more
Government initiates safeguard inquiry into imports of certain vegetable goods
International trade rules allow Canada to temporarily restrict imports to allow Canadian producers to adapt. These temporary measures… Read more
SIMA investigation into certain unarmored building cables from China
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) work to protect Canadian businesses… Read more
SIMA duties continue on certain carbon steel fasteners
Expiry reviews are conducted jointly by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal… Read more
Customs notice 26–07: Steel derivative goods surtax remission order
On March 11, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued Customs notice 26–07, which contains administrative guidelines… Read more
The new IEEPA duty refund process
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently shared updates regarding the refund process for duties collected under the… Read more