It has come to our attention this week that US Customs and Border Protection has been sending letters requesting information from buyers and sellers of produce pertaining to the valuation …
US Customs interim regulations on anti-dumping investigations has sparked comments from the Southern Shrimp Alliance in the United States.  This industry group feels that the definition of “parties to the …
Traditionally, unisex clothing defaults to the female clothing classification when entering the United States, however a recent ruling on Chef’s coats brought a new element into the classification equation: cut …
Nineteen Substances on the Domestic Substances List Associated with Pesticidal Uses The final screening assessment of nineteen substances on the Domestic Substances List associated with pesticidal uses was published. Chemical Substances …
The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). You are invited to participate in a National Planning Forum for Plant and Animal Health in Ottawa on December …
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), in conjunction with The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), is hosting a Trade Consultation Session, via WebEx. The session is scheduled for November 24, …
The following is available on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal website. Welded Large Diameter Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe, Inquiry No. NQ-2016-001 The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has conducted …
Recently Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) updated D-memo 10-18-1 Tariff Quota Rates. An inconsistency was noted concerning the validity period of import permits between the D-memo and Global Affairs Canada. …
Food facilities are required to renew their registration in every even numbered year between October 1st and December 31st. Â The owner, operator, or agent in charge of the facility, or …
In an interesting ruling this week, the court of international trade ruled that cargo vans, which were imported into Canada to be altered into motorhomes, are not eligible for duty …
The Department of Commerce is seeking comment on the proposal to extend the steel licensing program until March of 2022. Â Steel licensing is part of SIMA (Steel Import Monitoring and …
The United States Department of Commerce has officially initiated an ADD/CVD investigation into the dumping of steel concrete reinforcing bar (REBAR) from Japan, Taiwan, and Turkey into the US Market. …
Concrete Reinforcing Bar (Preliminary Injury Inquiry) The Canadian International Trade Tribuna has conducted a preliminary injury inquiry into whether the evidence discloses a reasonable indication that the alleged injurious dumping …
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has posted information to its website about the requirements, tools and programs available to those importing small packets of seed into Canada. Seeds in …
CN 16-20, Deconsolidation Notice – Paper Options for Warehouse Operators, Terminal Operators and Freight Forwarders This notice provides information for freight forwarders, warehouse operators and terminal operators regarding the de-consolidation …