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Global air cargo recovery continues at a slower pace in October

IATA notes that air cargo demand was 6.2% below October 2019, a slight improvement from the 7.8% September drop The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released October data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand continued to improve but at a slower pace than the previous month and remains below previous year…

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GST/HST relief for the importation of face masks and face shields

Customs Notice 20-34 explains the Excise Tax Act amendments which provide GST/HST relief for face masks and face hields Read More

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Importation of Tires

Memorandum D19-12-2  has been updated to remove references to legacy release service options Read More

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Canada prohibits some bulk prescription drug exports to prevent shortages

New rule counters American measures authorizing U.S. pharmacists to import in bulk prescription drugs intended for the Canadian market The Government of Canada announced that, starting November 27, certain drugs intended for the Canadian market are prohibited from being distributed for consumption outside of Canada if that sale would cause or worsen a drug shortage…

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EU and New Zealand report progress in trade agreement negotiations

Negotiators reach provisional agreement on two more chapters of the future trade agreement The European Commission reports that the ninth round of negotiations for an European Union (EU)-New Zealand trade agreement was held from November 23 to 30 by videoconference. The round allowed for thorough discussions covering the majority of the areas of the future…

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Tariff Classification Policy on ratchet drives

Revised Memorandum D10-14-36 explains the Canada Border Services Agency’s administrative policy for the tariff classification of ratchet drives imported either as part of a socket set or as separate goods Read More

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Sugar for Export to the United States under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

Notice to Exporters Serial No. 1035 sets out the policies and practices pertaining to the administration of Sugar referred to in subparagraph (a) of TRQ – US 09 under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Read More

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Textiles and Clothing Free Trade Agreements Tariff Preference Level Utilization 2020 Imports

Utilization levels have been updated to November 30, 2020 Read More

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Sugar-Containing Products for Export to the United States under CUSMA

Notice to Exporters Serial No. 1034 sets out the policies and practices pertaining to the administration of Sugar-Containing Products referred to in TRQ – US 10 under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Read More

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Textiles and Clothing – CUSMA Tariff Preference Level Utilization 2020 Exports

Utilization levels have been updated to November 30, 2020 Read More

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Implementation of Chapters of the Animal Products Import Policy Framework

The CFIA notes that the implementation of these chapters will not have an impact on existing import conditions or international trade  From:    CFIA Webmaster <[email protected]>    To:    [email protected]:    Mhd-Dhv: 20201202 – Implementation of Chapters of the Animal Products Import Policy Framework/ Mise en application de chapitres de la politique cadre sur l’importation des produits d’origine animale   …

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Canada and the United Kingdom conclude transitional post-Brexit trade agreement

The two countries have agreed to start negotiating a more advanced deal next year With the fast approaching departure of United Kingdom from the European Union (and CETA) the governments of Canada and the UK have announced the successful conclusion of talks for the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement, an interim deal that will be…

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Tribunal finds dumping of concrete reinforcing bar from seven countries injures Canadian industry

Provisional duties could soon apply to rebar from from Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam After conducting a preliminary injury inquiry the Canadian International Trade Tribunal announced that it found a reasonable indication that the dumping of concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam has caused injury or…

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Canada – U.S. border to remain closed to non-essential travel until December 21

The border closure does not apply to freight and to certain essential travel Canada and the United States have announced that they are extending by another month the border restrictions put in place at the end of March. Canadian and U.S. officials have again mutually determined that non-essential travel between the United States and Canada…

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U.S. reduces punitive duty on Canadian sowtwood lumber

 The Canadian Government maintains appeals unde CUSMA saying the the duties are unwarranted Read More

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