ArticleMass Confusion re 301 TariffsTo this point, nothing official has been published about changes to the 301 tariffs on Chinese goods, not even a Tweet.CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleCETA Provisional Implementation On July 1, 2017 Is UnlikelyIt is June 27, 2017 and it is fair to conclude that the Canada-EU CETA will not be provisionally implemented on July 1, 2017.CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleThe CBSA Temporarily Suspends Trade Compliance Activities Due To COVID-19In normal times, the Canada Border Services Agency conducts verifications (audits) of importers to ensure that they are in compliance with Canadian customs laws (e.g., origin, tariff classification, valuation, etc.).CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleThe CBSA Announced New LVS Threshold For Use After CUSMA ImplementationOn April 4, 2020, the CBSA published Customs Notice 20-15 "Increase to the Low Value Shipment Threshold for Goods Imported into Canada" in which it confirmed that the LVS threshold would increase to CDN $3,300 ...CanadaTransportLexSage
ArticleCanada Imposes Informal Export Restrictions On Military Exports To TurkeyThe export restrictions were in response to Turkey's unilateral incursion into Northern Syria.CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleThe CBSA Extends Deadline For Filing Corrections Required By A Customs Verification Final ReportOn March 18, 2020, the CBSA issued Customs Notice 20-09 "Changes in Requesting an Extension to the 90-day Period to Submit Corrections" in which the deadline for filing corrections is automatically extended by 30 days.CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleCanada Quietly Repeals Schedule Of Politically Exposed Persons From EgyptOn March 10, 2016, Canada quietly amended the Regulations Amending the Freezing Assets of Corrupt Foreign Officials (Tunisia and Egypt) Regulations and repealed provisions concerning Egypt. CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleCBSA Announces Enhancements To Trusted TravelerOn May 12, 2016, the Canada Border Services Agency announced that it is expanding Free and Secure Trade (FAST) benefits for members of its trusted trader programs. CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleImporters Can Play The Game Too – Preparing Call Reports To Record CommunicationsIn antidumping injury cases in Canada, the domestic industry often include confidential call reports in their submissions to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal. CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleManaging The 2017 Nafta ChallengePresident Trump's campaign promise to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA") will soon be formally underway. CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleBe Aware: You Might Lose Your NEXUS Card If You Import Counterfeit GoodsWe have had three files in the last year where an individual purchased an item online and it was seized as counterfeit at the border.CanadaImmigrationLexSage
ArticleCanada Publishes A Consolidated SEMA Sanctions ListBefore today, Canadian companies had to review each regulation promulgated under the Special Economic Measures Act when conducting due diligence relating to Canada's unilateral (or multilateral) economic sanctions. CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleWhat Canadian Lawyers Should Know About Solicitor-Client Privilege At The Canada-US BorderThere are reports that President Trump is considering an Executive Order to require the Department of Homeland Security, and in particular USCBP, to ask foreign visitors to provide information about their social media profiles...CanadaGovernment, Public SectorLexSage
ArticleCanada's Procurement Review Procedure Accessible To Small-To-Medium Sized BusinessesCanada has a federal government procurement bid challenge mechanism that has been made somewhat user-friendly to small-to-medium sized businesses. CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleCanada Stops Illegal Exportation Of Gun Parts To IraqOn May 31, 2016, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued a press release that it had intercepted an illegal export of gun parts at Toronto Pearson International Airport. CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleWhat Is A No-Names Customs Voluntary Disclosure?The no-names voluntary disclosure process is primarily intended to provide insight into the voluntary disclosure process.CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleWhen CUSMA Enters Into Effect, NAFTA Advance Rulings Are No Longer ValidImporters who have an existing NAFTA advance ruling might not be able to rely on the NAFTA advance ruling after the implementation of CUSMA.CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleWhy Are Companies Not Taking Advantage Of FTA Benefits?The problem has been reported to be complex and disparate compliance requirements in home jurisdictions and other jurisdictions.CanadaInternational LawLexSage
ArticleCanada's Economic Sanctions Against Iran Pose Difficulties For Some Canadian CompaniesCanada continues to impose unilateral economic sanctions against Iran.WorldwideInternational LawLexSage
ArticleWhy The U.S. Should Want To Keep NAFTA Chapter 19 As An Available Dispute Settlement MechanismOn August 29, 2017, Canada's Federal Court of Appeal issued two decisions dismissing two judicial reviews of CBSA antidumping calculations on grounds of a lack of jurisdiction. CanadaInternational LawLexSage