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A) Chapter 03 was published to add the miscellaneous codes “Consignment requires certification”, “Consignment destined to an approved facility by the Office of Biohazard Containment and Safety” and “Consignment destined to a CFIA approved quarantine unit” to the following HS codes with the end use…

Growing uncertainty over the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement means companies need to brace themselves, including for the possibility that President Donald Trump walks away from a deal, a trade lawyer is warning the business community. "The first step is for companies to understand…

The Foreign Verification Office (FVO) was created by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in 2016 to enhance Canada’s overall food inspection and verification mandate, specifically its presence in foreign countries. The FVO conducts food safety verifications in foreign facilities that produce…

The federal government is being warned that its relationship with the United States could be in jeopardy if Canada engages in free trade talks with China. Former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore, who is also a member of the federal government's hand-picked NAFTA council, says entering into…

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on October 27, 2017, under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain copper pipe fittings originating in or exported from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The investigations…

Order and reasons issued Wednesday, October 25, 2017 IN THE MATTER OF an interim review, pursuant to subsection 76.01(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, of the finding made by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on April 2, 2015, in Inquiry No. NQ-2014-002, concerning: OIL COUNTRY TUBULAR…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) renewed a cap fee for certain animal health export certificates. To learn more about this extension, see the Notice to Industry available at the following link: http://inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial-animals/exports/2017-10-20/……

Notice received: Wed 2017-10-25 10:16 PM EDT Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) technical issues with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) related to Integrated Import Declarations (IID) have been resolved. If you require a release for a shipment that has already arrived…

Chapter 06 was published to: i) change the import conditions for the following HS code originating from South Carolina. 06.04.90.0046.44 - Ash - Dried foliage, branches and wreaths < 1.5 cm in diameter. This created a requirement version change for the same HS code originating from Alabama, Arkansas…

Deloitte Tax Law cordially invites you to join our tax law team in discussing the anatomy of a tax dispute and hot topics in CRA programs and enforcement, designed for advisors and business professionals of all types. This is your opportunity to learn what you need to know about how to deal with CRA…

Notice received: Wed 2017-10-25 1:57 PM EDT Please be advised that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is experiencing technical issues with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Please note there may be a delay in processing Integrated Import Declarations (IID). If you require a release for a…

Dickinson Wright are offering the following webinar: We have called a "timeout" in the NAFTA Modernization process and questions remain as to whether the NAFTA Parties and the North American business communities will continue on this course, or change and create new directions. In this once-in-a…

Revised Notice of Expiry Review of Finding The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) hereby gives notice that it will, pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act ( SIMA), initiate an expiry review of its finding made on May 24, 2012, in Inquiry No. NQ-2011-002…

A) Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation to “Refuse entry” for the following HS codes. 01.06.39.2096.19 – Mynah 01.06.39.2097.19 – Mynah This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes. 01.05.13 - Ducks 01.05.14 - Geese. 01.06.32 - Psittaciformes…

CCS and CTCS Designates are reminded that the submission deadline for the third and final designate quiz of 2017 is 2 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 26. Available Due Quiz 3 October 5 October 26 As always, the quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS…

CCS and CTCS Designates are reminded that the third and final designate quiz for 2017 is currently open. Available Due Quiz 3 October 5 October 26 As always, the quiz is worth ten professional development points toward maintenance of the CCS designation and/or five credits toward maintenance of the…

Clients Affected: All clients who transmit data electronically The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) is pleased to announce the unveiling of the new and improved TCCU web pages. The TCCU web pages now provide clients with an intuitive and fresher look while allowing for user friendly…