CFIA has issued a revised directive, (D-00-07) Phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction and spread of apple maggot (Rhagoletis pomonella). The revised directive establishes a pest free area for apple …

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Please be advised that export requirements under section 11.7.3, Annex W – United States of the Chapter 11 of the …

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service will soon allow imports of Hass avocados from all Mexican States, beginning with Jalisco.  Previous to this final ruling, Hass avocados were only …

Last week, the US State Department issued an updated list of the countries that are certified to ship shrimp into the US market.  These countries were found to have a …

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and The Department of Homeland Security’s Investigation unit (HIS) broke up a complex supply chain of counterfeit perfumes.  Five suspects were arrested for conspiracy …

If you import products to the United States that are regulated by the FDA, your entries will be submitted through the new ACE system beginning June 15th, per CBP.   …

The following is available on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal website Welded large diameter Carbon and Alloy Steel Line Pipe, Preliminary Injury Inquiry No. PI‑2015-003 Hot-Rolled Steel Sheet and Strip, …

This week in the Federal Register, US Customs set July 23rd as the date that quota entries will need to be filed through ACE.  This is the fourth phase of …

The following is now available on the Canada Border Services Agency website Commercial News for Stakeholders, Spring 2016 It covers the following topics: Important Changes to the Collection of Commercial …

The following is available on the Canada Border Services Agency website. D11-4-20, Procedures for Verifications of Origin Under a Free Trade Agreement This memorandum outlines and explains the verification procedures …

The Canada Revenue Agency has recently updated some its forms.

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Amendments to the Weed Seeds Order (WSO) were published today in the Canada Gazette, Part II to reflect the potential …

The following is provided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Saudi Arabian authorities take spelling mistakes and other mistakes on export certificate very seriously.  CFIA personnel and operators are required …

The following is available on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal website. Flat Hot-Rolled Carbon and Alloy Steel Sheet and Strip (Expiry Review) The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby …

The local FDA offices have notified the trade community of their hours for the Holiday Weekend: Peace Bridge Buffalo Sunday 5/29/2016 – 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday 5/30/2016 – …