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Important Reminder: Upcoming Section 338 Tariff Changes and Canadian Import Bans 

As key implementation dates approach, we are republishing the following article as an important reminder for importers. The modified Section 338 tariffs take effect September 15, 2026, followed by the …



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Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Updates

On September 4, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) posted the latest Antidumping and Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD) messages issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce.  These updates provide revised instructions affecting …



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Modifications to Section 338 Tariffs and New U.S. Import Bans on Canadian Goods 

On September 8, 2026, President Trump issued a series of proclamations that both modify the existing Section 338 tariff measures and impose new import prohibitions on certain Canadian-origin products, including …



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Ace User Survey Open Through September 11

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is encouraging ACE users to complete its voluntary and anonymous User Satisfaction Survey. Feedback will help CBP assess ACE functionality and improve the user …



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NCSD Educational Webinars

The National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD), Office of Trade, continues its 2026 educational webinar series, “Future of Trade: Innovation and Emerging Technology.” Registration is now open for the September 2026 …



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CBP Update: Copper Smelt & Cast Reporting Enforcement Begins September 14

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS #69711865, announcing that effective September 14, 2026, ACE will reject entry summaries when the required copper smelt and cast country information …



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Fall 2026 import requirements for romaine lettuce from the United States

Effective September 24, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will renew the temporary conditions to Fresh Fruit and Vegetable import licences. These conditions apply to romaine lettuce products imported …



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CBSA clarifies Steel & TRQ imports into a Customs Bonded Warehouse

CBSA has issued Customs Notice 26-20 Customs Notice 26-20: Importing Goods Subject to Tariff Rate Quotas into a Customs Bonded Warehouse, clarifying critical rules for storing Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) …



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New Canada Border Measures Take Effect: What Importers Need to Know About Customs Notice 26-23

A sweeping new set of trade barriers officially took effect today across Canada, introducing significant financial implications for businesses importing merchandise from south of the border. Under Customs Notice 26-23 …



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Aluminum Reporting Requirements for Shipment Clearance

Regulations to collect country of smelt and cast (CSC) information for aluminum products subject to the Aluminum Import Monitoring Program have been approved and published in the Canada Gazette, Part …



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CBP Issued Guidance on Section 338 Stacking

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS #69668138 with updated guidance regarding the order in which multiple Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classifications must be …



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CAPE Phase 3 Deployment Delayed

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has temporarily delayed the deployment of CAPE Phase 3, which is intended to process finally liquidated entries filed by plaintiffs where the Court has …



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Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Updates

On August 26, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) posted the latest antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) messages issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce.  These messages provide updated …



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CBP Terminates “Flying Trucks” Process

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS #69657207, immediately rescinding support for the longstanding “Flying Trucks” process. CBP determined that the procedure no longer aligns with current regulatory …



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Fall 2026 import requirements for romaine lettuce from the United States

Effective September 24, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will renew the temporary conditions to Fresh Fruit and Vegetable import licences. These conditions apply to romaine lettuce products imported …



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