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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Surtax Order (Other Goods): SOR/2018-153 imposing surtax on certain products originating in the United States are repealed.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.

Just like the mysterious influx of pumpkin shipments in October, at the start of every February there is a monumental increase in the purchase of flowers...

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?

On January 1st, 2019, the Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) will change. Do your Seafood Imports fall under the new SIMP regulations? Your impo …

In the USMCA Details blog you learned what is new in the revised North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This includes the changes to the auto industry …

USMCA | The U.S., Mexico and Canada reached a revamped NAFTA deal in the 11th hour on Sunday September 30th, 2018. NAFTA 2.0 has been renamed the United States Mexico Canada Agreement.

In September 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will start pilot testing the viability of blockchain technology in international trade. On …

With today's fast paced business climate time is limited and precious. There is always a long list of tasks to accomplish, why would you...

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) improves the registration process by ensuring, among other things, that the FDA has accurate...