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RPP Transition Plan Phase 2 (Release Prior to Payment- CARM)
Apr 26, 2023The CBSA proposed regulatory package will introduce new regulations to allow for a Release Prior to Payment (RPP) transition period to help importers shift to the importer financial security model, where they must post financial security for their own accounts to realize the benefits of RPP program (i.e. Customs Brokers will no longer be allowed […]
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Onion Pilot Project for Canadian Exporters of Onions to the USA
Mar 10, 2022Please be advised that a new pilot project for exports of onions to the United States is now available. “Operational procedure: Onion Pilot Project for Canadian Partners in Quality Preventive Control Inspection.” This procedure provides industry participants with the option to participate in the existing Canadian Partners in Quality (C-PIQ) Program. Industry can self-issue their […]
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CARM Phase 3 (Release 2) Implementation – January 2023
Mar 10, 2022The CARM Portal (CPP) has now been divided into three (3) phases instead of the original two phases. May 1, 2022 was the original deadline set by CBSA for importers to have in place the RPP Bonds (Annual Surety Bonds). CBSA has moved the new deadline to January 2023 and renamed that new date Phase […]
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Implementation of the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement
Apr 14, 2021On January 1, 2021, the United Kingdom (U.K.) departed the European Union (EU) Single Market, thus losing the preferential terms of trade that have been applied under the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) since September 21, 2017. As of April 1st, 2021 Canada and the U.K. have agreed to a transitional trade agreement […]
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DUNS Portal Facility Lookup
Oct 15, 2020Searching for an FDA DUNS number for your shipments to the USA? You can register on the FDA DUNS Portal site to access US facility DUNS numbers. The DUNS number must appear on your commercial invoice and is a requirement for the Single Window Program for FDA products. https://fdadunslookup.com
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CUSMA (Canada-US-Mexico Agreement) Replaces NAFTA on July 1, 2020
Jun 26, 2020The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA or also referred to USMCA) is scheduled to enter into force on July 1, 2020, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). There will be no transition period. The CUSMA certificate and Continuation Page are both available in our Forms section of this website https://www.alphalogistiques.com/resources/forms/ Once the CUSMA comes into effect, […]
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U.S. Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus Requirements
Dec 06, 2019On November 15, 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a Federal Order regarding the importation of tomato and pepper which are hosts of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV). Effective November 22, 2019, the United States Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) will impose new requirements […]
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CAED B13A to be Replaced by CERS in June 2020
Nov 04, 2019As of June 30, 2020 the B13A will be replaced by CERS (Canadian Export Reporting System). The information required will be the same as a B13A, but the CAED Software will be replaced by the CERS online portal. If you have already used the CAED software or a service provider has submitted B13A on your […]
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US Customs Section 301 – Tranche 4 Duty 15% – Effective September 1, 2019
Sep 04, 2019Modifications to the action being taken in the Section 301 investigation will increase the rate of additional duty from 10 to 15 percent for the products of China covered by the $300 billion tariff action (Tranche 4) published on August 20, 2109. BACKGROUND: On August 20, 2019, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published a […]