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Uranium imports not found to threaten the national security of the United States. A year ago the U.S. Department of Commerce initiated an investigation into whether imports of uranium threaten to impair the United States’ national security (Section 232). A positive determination could have resulted in the imposition of special customs duties, in a way…

The EU is the first major partner to strike a trade pact with Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil Paraguay and Uruguay) The European Union (EU) and Mercosur reached a political agreement for an ambitious, balanced and comprehensive trade agreement. The agreement – part of a wider Association Agreement between the two regions – will consolidate a strategic…

The U.S. International Trade Commission investigates imports from Canada, Indonesia, Korea, and Vietnam The United States International Trade Commission began preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of imports of utility scale wind towers from Canada, Indonesia, Korea, and Vietnam that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value…

Border wait times, travel advice and advisories on over 200 destinations, and more. The Government of Canada’s Travel Smart app is a one-stop shop for international travel information and advice that helps users travel safely around the globe. The Travel Smart app provides a host of useful information at the touch of a screen, including:…

Customs Notice 19-15 – Amendment to the Duty Free Shop Regulations Directive D-02-04 The Blueberry Certification Program and domestic phytosanitary requirements to prevent the spread of blueberry maggot (Rhagoletis mendax) within Canada Report GC-2018-001-E1 Certain Steel Goods. Report of the Tribunal on the Matter of the Exclusion of Certain Steel Goods from the Order Imposing…

Commodities are targeted for verification of origin, tariff classification and value for duty. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) posted on its website a few changes to the list of goods which are currently subject to its verification priorities. Through verifications the Agency assesses importers’ compliance with CBSA administered legislation, determines compliance within industry sectors…

The CBSA will no longer accept the form B13A, exports will have to be reported electronically. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will eliminate the paper reporting process (Export Declaration form B13A) and implement mandatory electronic reporting for exporters. As of June 30, 2020, the CBSA will no longer accept the form B13A. Exportations will…

 Canada and the EU would allow trade of swine and products in approved disease-free zones. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the European Commission’s Department of Health and Food Safety announced that they have agreed to an African swine fever (ASF) zoning arrangement to allow for safe trade of swine products from disease-free zones in…

Seven shipping containers aboard the MSC Gayane held a record amount of cocaine. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Port of Philadelphia seized the container ship MSC Gayane last week, following a record seizure of 18 tons of cocaine in mid-June. During a midstream joint boarding U.S. authorities detected anomalies while examining seven…

Customs Notice 19-14 Mandatory electronic reporting for exporters Customs Notice 18-16 (Revised) United States Surtax Remission Order CBSA Trade Compliance Verifications July 2019 Textiles and Clothing Free Trade Agreement Tariff Preference Level Utilization 2019 Imports – Updated Textiles and Clothing 2019 Tariff Preference Level Utilization NAFTA Exports – Updated CFIA Notice to industry – Authenticity…

Tribunal says resumption of dumping and subsidies would result in injury to Canadian industry. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal announced the continuation of its November 2013 order concerning the dumping and subsidizing of unitized wall modules from China. The Tribunal found that the resumption of dumping and subsidizing was likely to result in injury to…

Revision may result in a change to duties being assessed on importations of these goods. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) concluded, on June 28, 2019, a normal value review to update the normal values and export prices applicable to certain copper pipe fittings from the United States, South Korea and China and the amounts…

Statistics Canada says exports rose 4.6% while imports increased by one percent. Statistics Canada announced that the country’s trade balance with the world was in a surplus position in May. The $762 million surplus in May followed a $1.1 billion deficit in April. Exports rose 4.6%, in part due to an increase in exports of…

Trusted Trader programs provide streamlined border processes to pre-approved traders. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the signing of two mutual recognition arrangements (MRAs), one with the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department and one with the New Zealand Customs Service, regarding their respective Trusted Trader programs. Each MRA signifies that the CBSA’s Partners…

Memorandum D10-14-27 Tariff Classification of Front-mount Mowers Memorandum D10-15-29 Tariff Classification of suitcases, travelling bags, backpack (rucksacks) and handbags of Heading 42.02 Certain copper pipe fittings from the United States, South Korea and China. Conclusion of Re-investigation to update values and amounts of subsidy Textiles and Clothing Free Trade Agreement Tariff Preference Level Utilization 2019…