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CRA Updates Canada’s Excise Duty Framework for Vaping Products
The updates, effective January 1, 2025, will introduce new provincial duties, licensing requirements, and compliance protocols that will affect importers, manufacturers, and distributors.
Canada Announces Process for Requesting Surtax Remission on Goods from China
Future surtaxes may also be imposed on critical manufacturing sector products, for which the remission process would apply.
CBSA Announces New Duty Liability Rules for Importers of Record
The new rules aim to align Canada’s customs duty processes with best practices by clarifying responsibilities for all entities involved in the importation process.
China Surtax Order on Steel and Aluminum Goes into Effect
The China Surtax Order, first introduced on October 1 on electric vehicles, aims to address unfair competition from Chinese imports.
What’s Happening at North American Ports This October?
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With delays, increased freight costs, and capacity constraints across global supply chains, importers must explore alternative strategies to minimize the impact on their businesses.
The China Surtax Order (2024) Goes into Effect in Canada Today
This significant surtax will impact imports of electric and hybrid cars, trucks, and buses and aims to protect both Canadian workers and EV supply chains.
Port of Montreal Strike Anticipated After Longshoremen File Strike Notice
Many shipping companies have already redirected cargo away from the Port of Montreal due to recent disputes between employers and workers.
Canadian Importers and Shippers Brace for China’s Golden Week 2024
With a pre-Golden Week rush pushing up freight rates, Canadian importers and shippers are looking at backlogs, higher costs, and capacity constraints.
Canada Implements New Trade Measures to Counter Unfair Chinese Trade Practices
The stringent measures reflect Canada’s commitment to levelling the playing field for its workers and industries and responding to unfair Chinese trade practices.
The Canadian Government Changes Legislation for Importing Ammunition
The new changes are part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to regulate firearms and related components while ensuring public safety.
