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CBSA is investigating the values of hot-rolled steel sheet from six countries. Agency initiates a re-investigation to update the normal values, export prices and amounts of subsidy. More...

Additional information to be required for cattle imports and exports. Cattle, bison and sheep traders will be asked to provide traceability database account number. More...

Canada will collect export tax on lumber to replace U.S. import tax. Duty collected on softwood lumber from Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. More...

New commercial sanctions against Iran. New Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations prohibit several types of transactions. More...

EU reports a decrease in the number of customs seizures of counterfeit goods. The relative decrease in the number of cases in 2009 is mostly due to the global economic downturn. More...

Technical documents: Government memorandums, notices and decisions

• CBSA - SIMA - Certain Hot-Rolled Steel Sheet from Brazil, China, Chinese Taipei, Ukraine, South Africa and India - Re-investigation.
• Message from CBSA re: Update to ECU web site. Electronic Commerce Unit (ECU) has made additions to its web site.
• CBSA Brochure BSF5126 eManifest - Attention Highway Carriers! eManifest may apply to you.
• CBSA Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification - new/updated rulings:
  - Animal feed supplement; Binder, plastic three-ring;
  - Binder, three-ring; Chest protector, paintball;
  - Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hypromellose);
  - Levelling additive; Light garland;
  - Micro-ohmmeters; Oscilloscope;
  - Pilot burner; Premix, animal feed; Ratiometer;
  - Rice and sesame cakes;
  - Seaweed, roasted (yaki nori); Skates, carpet;
  - Soybean and palm oil blend;
  - Stand, laptop cooling; Tool box, plastic;
  - Turban, microfiber; Whisk, broom corn.
• Finance - Request for duty-free treatment for synthetic shells and fibre-filled shells for the manufacture of duvets, featherbeds and pillows.
• Sanctions against Iran Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA).
• DFAIT / EICB Imports: Textiles and clothing - NAFTA Tariff Preference Level Utilization.
• Message from CFIA August 2, 2010 Holiday.
• CFIA: Meat Import Control and Data Information Centre relocation.
• CFIA Notice to Industry - Additional Information on Import Permit and Export Certificate. Cattle, bison and sheep.
• CITT Appeal No. AP-2009-005 Tariff classification of wheel hub assemblies.
• CITT Inquiry No. NQ-2010-001 Greenhouse bell peppers from the Netherlands. Determination on Like Goods.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 10-000182 - Implementation of Importer Security Filing (ISF) Status Advisory and Stow Plan Response Changes.
• U.S. CBP CSMS# 10-000181 - Discontinuation of the Drawback Diskette Filing Program.