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The United States exports more than $76 billion dollars worth of textiles annually and employs nearly 600,000 workers. It is easy to see why CBP would set it as a priority to protect this US industry...

This requires US buyers to make sure they are importing from foreign producers that are manufacturing under the same standards as domestically made foods...

Determining the origin of a product can reduce the amount of duty an importer may have to pay on a product when importing. There are differing rules of origin under various national laws and international treaties...

The Economic and Trade Agreement between the United States and China was signed by President Trump and China’s Vice Premier Liu He on January 15, 2020.

For Canada and US Customs, preclearance is the process by which border officers carry out immigration, entries and inspections before allowing the movement of goods and individuals through the border.

In an effort to combat China’s trade practices related to the forced transfer of US technology and trademark violations, the US Government...

The global economy and trade in Canada and the United States can be complex. To gain a better understanding of the latest trade news it is important to review the terminology related to a country’s imports and exports.

Effective May 19th, 2019, the United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum): SOR/2018-152 and the United States Surtax Order (Other Goods): SOR/2018-153 imposing surtax on certain products originating in the United States are repealed. Please note that importers will no longer be required to pay surtax pursuant to the above-referenced orders. Anything released from Customs on or after May 19th will no longer be subject to the US Surtaxes.

On March 22, 2019, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will implement the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Section 13 Certification and labeling requirements for Composite Wood Products Goods covered under the act must be labeled as compliant at the time of import into the U.S.

When importing from China into the U.S. there are a number of considerations you need to review to ensure your trade endeavors are successful. Aside from your everyday document requirements, what additional factors will you want to be prepared for?