On May 6, 2020, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) published Customs Notice 20-19 to provide information for Certain Goods Remission Order (COVID-19), SOR-2020-101 (“Remission Order”) under the Customs Tariff. In order to help the fight against COVID-19, the Remission Order allows for the relief of customs duty for eligible
What Hearing?
Originally published by the Journal of Commerce in November 2019
If one listens to the press, the only thing going on in D.C. right now is the impeachment hearing. However, in reality, life goes on pretty much as before. The various agencies continue their work, perhaps with somewhat different priorities, and international traders continue buying
How does the Canada-US trade war affect cross-border shoppers?
On July 1, 2018, Canada imposed countermeasures (that is, 10% duties) on a number of U.S. origin goods. These new duties will apply to goods that are purchased by Canadians who shop in the United States. Canadian cross border shoppers may be asked more questions at the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) Primary Inspection Booth
25% Tariff Imposed in Chinese Goods
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) today issued two lists of products on which the U.S. seeks to impose tariffs on goods made in China at a 25% rate. The lists together cover 1,102 tariff lines valued at approximately $50 billion. According to the USTR’s release, the list of products settled on was intended to focus
Steel & Aluminum: Tough Tariffs, Tough Road Ahead?
Earlier today, President Trump announced his intention to adopt the recommendations of the Dept. of Commerce and impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum. The formal signing is said to be taking place “next week”. President Trump has stated those tariffs will be 25% on foreign-made steel and 10% on foreign-made aluminum. Hopefully when