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CBP transitions to electronic refunds starting February 6, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is modernizing its refund process by transitioning to electronic refunds via Automated Clearing House (ACH). Effective February 6, 2026, CBP will no longer issue refunds by check, marking a significant step toward efficiency and… Read more
Customs Notice 26-02: Administration of Surtax on Imports of Certain Steel Goods Remission Order 2025
On January 26, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued Customs Notice 26-02, containing administrative guidelines for the application… Read more
CBSA concludes administrative review of whole potato SIMA case
Administrative reviews are conducted periodically by the Canada border Services Agency (CBSA) to update normal values, export prices or amounts… Read more
Delay of Phases 2 & 3 reporting under the Federal Plastics Registry
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) recently announced a delay in the reporting requirements under Phases 2 and 3 of… Read more
Final SIMA rates now apply on certain steel strapping
On January 14, 2026, Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) made a finding of injury in regards to the… Read more
CBP increases requests for information from importers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has significantly increased its use of Requests for Information (CF28) and Notices… Read more
U.S. imposes 25% tariff on certain semiconductors
On January 14, 2026, the U.S. administration issued a presidential proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion… Read more
Consultation: CFIA’s Modernization of the Seeds Regulations (Part II: Seed Potatoes)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking comments from all interested parties, including the public, on the… Read more
SIMA investigation into certain forged grinding media from China
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) work to protect Canadian businesses… Read more
Canada seeks feedback on proposed tariff relief for lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes
Date: January 12, 2026 Deadline for Comments: January 23, 2026 The Government of Canada has launched a tariff… Read more
Final injury determination made by SIMA-CITT on certain thermal paper rolls from China
On January 8, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) made a finding of injury in regards to… Read more