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Regulatory News & Information

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Importing Into Canada

Dec. 18, 2024	GST/HST Break on Imported Items
Dec. 1, 2024	Important Tips for Gift Shipments
Sept. 1, 2024	Canadian Customs Tariff Amendments
May 22, 2024	CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM)
Apr. 18, 2024	Canada import restrictions on Russian diamonds and diamond jewellery-related products
Apr. 1, 2024	Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (CUKTCA)
Feb. 5, 2024	Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR)
Jan. 23, 2024	Canada Sanctions for Russia and Belarus
Mar. 23, 2023	Department of Finance Canada – Canada bans Russian Aluminum and Steel Imports
Jan. 31, 2023	Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Regulations
Dec. 12, 2022	Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Nov. 28, 2022	Important Tips for Gift Shipments
Aug. 11, 2022	Non-Resident Importer (NRI) Information
Mar. 14, 2022	Prescription Drugs for Personal Use Reminder
Jan. 12, 2022	Harmonized System (HS) 2022 Customs Tariff Schedule
Apr. 15, 2021	Shark Fins Prohibition
Feb. 25, 2021	Brexit
Nov. 06, 2020	The Kimberley Process – Export and Import of Rough Diamonds
Aug. 07, 2020	Low-Value Shipment (LVS) Threshold Increase
July 27, 2020	The New NAFTA - CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC
March 24, 2020	Single Window Initiative (SWI)
March 20, 2020	Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Nov. 06, 2019	Modernization of the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA)
June 14, 2019	Administrative Monetary Penalty System
May 19, 2019	Surtaxes for Certain U.S.- Originating Goods Lifted
March 04, 2019	Fish and Seafood Product Regulation Changes
Dec. 20, 2018	Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Regulations for Certain Energy-Using Products
March 08, 2018	eManifest Information
Sept. 19, 2017	Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Nov. 07, 2014	Withdrawal of the General Preferential Tariff (GPT) from 72 Beneficiary Countries
Oct. 25, 2013	Jewellery Declaration Requirements
April 17, 2013	Minimizing the Risk of Government Penalties
Aug. 11, 2011	Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA)
April 15, 2011	Radio Apparatus and Electronic Equipment
Sept. 17, 2010	Other Government Department (OGD) Regulations
Feb. 05, 2010	Shipping Firearms with FedEx is Prohibited
July 01, 2009	Canada-European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA)
April 01, 2009	Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Aug. 05, 2008	Wood Packaging Regulations
July 24, 2008	Partners in Protection (PIP) Program
Oct. 23, 2008	Food Products from China Containing Milk or Milk-Derived Ingredients
Oct. 12, 2007	Electronic Methods of Transmitting Certificates of Origin
July 06, 2007	Fish and Seafood Product Regulation Changes
May 04, 2007	Electronic Option for Phytosanitary Certificates

Exporting to the U.S.

Dec. 1, 2024	Important Tips for Gift Shipments
Nov. 1, 2024	CBP to enforce precise goods descriptions starting Nov. 12, 2024
Oct. 1, 2024	Merchandise Processing Fee
Sept. 1, 2024	Canadian Customs Tariff Amendments
Mar. 18, 2023	U.S. CBP Requires Valid Postal Code for Chinese Manufacturers
Jan. 30, 2023	Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Regulations
Nov. 20, 2022	New Single-Use Plastics Prohibition
Oct. 1, 2021	Plant and Wood Product Declarations - Lacey Act
Apr. 15, 2021	Shark Fins Prohibition
Nov. 6, 2020	The Kimberley Process – Export and Import of Rough Diamonds
July 27, 2020	The New NAFTA - CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC
March 20, 2020	Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Oct. 19, 2018	Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations
March 10, 2016	De Minimis Value Increase
Jan. 26, 2012	Fish and Wildlife Service Fees and Requirements
Jan. 23, 2012	Textile Entry Requirements
Dec. 20, 2011	Ultimate Consignee ID Number (EIN/SSN) Requirement
Aug. 30, 2010	Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Regulations
Feb. 05, 2010	Shipping Firearms with FedEx is Prohibited
Aug. 14, 2009	Tracking Labels on Children's Products
Sept. 16, 2008	Softwood Lumber Products Declaration
April 17, 2007	Wood Packaging Material (WPM) Non-Compliance Penalties
June 01, 2006	Requirements for the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Program

Exporting to Rest of World

Dec. 1, 2024	Important Tips for Gift Shipments
Oct. 4, 2024	Export Declaration Requirements
Sept. 1, 2024	Canadian Customs Tariff Amendments
May 13, 2024	Saudi Arabia - National Address Requirement
May 6, 2024	European Union (EU) Value-Added Tax (VAT) Rules Changes
Apr. 1, 2024	Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (CUKTCA)
Jan. 23, 2024	Canada Sanctions for Russia and Belarus
Dec. 8, 2023	Mexico – New Shipping Requirement
Feb. 28, 2023	European Union Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Requirements
Jan. 30, 2023	Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Regulations
Jan. 6, 2023	All Countries – Export Declaration Requirements
Dec. 16, 2022	China – New Food Export Requirements
Dec. 12, 2022	Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Nov. 20, 2022	New Single-Use Plastics Prohibition
Mar. 1, 2022	Global Affairs Canada - Export and Brokering of items listed on the Export Control List and the Brokering Control List to Russia
July 27, 2021	Tax ID Number for Indonesian Imports and Exports (NPWP)
Apr. 15, 2021	Shark Fins Prohibition
Feb. 25, 2021	Brexit
Nov. 6, 2020	The Kimberley Process – Export and Import of Rough Diamonds
August 31, 2020	Hong Kong – Export Policy Changes
July 27, 2020	The New NAFTA - CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC
March 20, 2020	Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Nov. 06, 2019	Modernization of the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA)
Sept. 19, 2017	Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Oct. 08, 2015	Paraguay – Nondocument Shipments
Jan. 16, 2015	Korea - Clearance Requirements
Oct. 28, 2014	China – Customs Clearance Information
Aug. 19, 2013	Ecuador – Nondocument Shipments
Nov. 30, 2012	All Countries - Important Tips for Gift Shipments
March 19, 2012	Qatar – Original Documentation Requirements
Jan. 31, 2012	All Countries - Canada's Export Requirements for Cryptographic Items
Aug. 11, 2011	All Countries – Documentation Requirements
Sept. 22, 2010	Saudi Arabia – Certificate of Conformity (CoC) Requirement
March 01, 2010	All Countries – Electronic Certificates of Origin
Feb. 05, 2010	All Countries – Shipping Firearms with FedEx is Prohibited
Jan. 04, 2010	Bolivia – All Dutiable Shipments
May 01, 2009	EU Bans the Sale of Products Containing Dimethylfumarate (DMF)
Jan. 25, 2008	Singapore – Permit Requirements for Wireless/Telecom Equipment
June 25, 2007	Japan – Plant and Animal Quarantine Shipments
July 01, 2006	EU – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
June 01, 2006	All Countries – Requirements for the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Program