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Jan 27, 2022

Deciding Which Multilateral Deal to Use Is Not So Clear Cut

By Michael Zobin Canadian importers may soon have a new range of free trade options available to them… Read more 

Jan 25, 2022

Peruvian imports into Canada qualify for CPTPP tariff treatment

Peru ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Agreement and entitlement on September 19th, 2021.… Read more 

Jan 24, 2022

Importing off-road small spark ignition engines? Here’s a reminder on reporting requirements

Environment Canada published a reminder for importers of off-road small-spark ignition engines. Not abiding by reporting requirements will… Read more 

Jan 19, 2022

Exporting to the EU? Export certificate requirements for animal and food products have changed

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has taken steps to help Canadian businesses use the EU’s digital system… Read more 

Jan 19, 2022

SIMA duties to continue on certain carbon and alloy-steel line pipe from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), in conjunction with the CBSA, has concluded an expiry review of the… Read more 

Jan 12, 2022

Government of Canada publishes volatile organic compound concentration limits for certain consumer products

In keeping with its commitments to restrict volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the Government of Canada has published VOC… Read more 

Jan 12, 2022

Zero-Rated Penalty Period Ending Soon for Mandatory Electronic House Bills

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that the zero-rated penalty period will end on January 30th, 2022.… Read more 

Jan 10, 2022

Pup Joints SIMA case is about to expire

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has provided notice that the Pup Joints (PJ) SIMA case found in… Read more 

Jan 10, 2022

Importers and manufacturers: provide your input on the proposed prohibition on single-use plastics

In keeping with its commitment to reduce plastic waste and plastic pollution, the Minister of the Environment announced… Read more 

Jan 7, 2022

Quota Established for European Union Exemption from Section 232 Duties on Steel and Aluminum

President Biden issued two Proclamations establishing a tariff rate quota (TRQ) for European Union (EU) products which exempt… Read more