The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released a list of exclusions that pertain to List 1, List 2, and List 3 of the China 301 tariffs.  In total, …

On September 19th, the suspension agreement that will temporarily end the assessment of anti-dumping duties on Mexican grown tomatoes.  At this point, one of three actions will occur: If no …

On Saturday, September 28th from 9:00 pm ET to 4:00 am ET Sunday, September 29th, US Customs ACE system will be down for maintenance.  During this time frame, the systems …

Commercial Program Directorate (CPD) is pleased to announce that the commercial Border Wait Time (CBWT) Service Standard for highway commercial conveyances has been posted at both the CBSA Service Standards …

CFIA would like to announce that the animal health import permit application form 5083 has been replaced by the 3 following application forms: Form 5858: Application for Permit to Import Animal Pathogens Form 5859: …

CFIA would like to announce that the current plant health import permit application form 5256 has been updated. The form number 5256 and its title, Application for permit to Import Plants and Other Things …

In late fall 2019, plant exporters will be able to start requesting phytosanitary certificates through My CFIA. Benefits of requesting a phytosanitary certificate using My CFIA Exporters will save time by …

Goods to be employed in a Noxious Atmosphere - Memorandum D10-15-26 This memorandum outlines the CBSA’s interpretation of the expression “to be employed in a noxious atmosphere” throughout the Customs Tariff, …

WTO Products of Natural Milk Constituents (Item 125 on the Import Control List) – Quantities available for reallocation (including for other products of natural milk constituents) Effective September 18, 2019, quantities are …

Last week, four members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill to require minimum staffing of U.S. Customs Officers at the Canadian Border.  This was a companion bill, …

In Wednesday’s edition of the Federal Register, the announcement was made that, beginning October 18th, “Certificates of Export” will be required for Korean Steel imported into the United States that …

Last Friday, CSMS Message 39785981 notified all subscribers that the FDA has created the “FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) Portal.”  This portal allows stake holders to verify FEI numbers provided by …

The following is provided by Global Affairs Canada This message pertains to imports of wheat products classified under Customs Tariff headings: 11.01, 11.03, 11.04, 11.08, 11.09, 19.01, 19.02, 19.04, 19.05 …

Customs Notice 19-20, General Import Permit 83 Aluminum Products This Notice is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) website. Effective September 1, 2019, the Governor …

Surtax (retaliatory) that was collected in Canada in response to additional duties imposed by the US may be subject to remission. Surtax paid on goods on this list is subject …