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Feb 5, 2015

ILWU, PMA close in on agreement

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) yesterday said it “extremely close” to an agreement with port employers… Read more 

Feb 5, 2015

CBSA announces AMPS changes

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has released Customs D-Memorandum 22-1-1, reflecting updated information and changes to the… Read more 

Feb 5, 2015

Avian influenza outbreak on U.S. West coast leads to import restrictions

Canadian Food Inspection Agency advises of avian influenza outbreak in the states of California, Oregon and Washington. CFIA… Read more 

Feb 5, 2015

CBSA announces changes to the anti-dumping/countervailing of certain copper tube

Effective January 30th, 2015 the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) concluded their re-investigation to update the normal values… Read more 

Feb 5, 2015

For labor peace at West Coast ports, look east, U.S. senator suggests

The West Coast and East Coast ports may be at the opposite ends of the country, making weather… Read more 

Feb 3, 2015

WCO HS tariff amendments effective January 1, 2017

The World Customs Organization (WCO) administers and develops the international goods nomenclature known as the Harmonized System, which… Read more 

Feb 3, 2015

Castro says no to deal without lifting of trade embargo

For nearly 55 years, there’s been a trade embargo on any and all goods between the United States… Read more 

Feb 3, 2015

U.S. Congress urging ILWU, PMA to resolve issues

The U.S. Congress is stepping up its pressure on the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific… Read more 

Feb 2, 2015

Importation and classification of rough diamonds

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has released Customs D-Memorandum D10-17-1, advising of the definition and tariff classification… Read more 

Feb 2, 2015

CBSA implements new seizure policy

Recently the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced the implementation of a new seizure policy for undervalued shipments… Read more