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Importers of goods into Canada should be aware the undervaluation on their Customs entry can lead to criminal charges and monetary penalties. A recent Canada-U.S. Blog that highlights this issue is available at: http://www.canada-usblog.com/2016/08/19/undervaluation-of-goods-can-lead-to-criminal-charges-and-conviction-in-canada/

As reported in the Globe and Mail, Canada’s chief negotiator in softwood lumber talks with the United States says the two sides remain far apart on several key issues, with negotiations at an intensive pace and engagement reaching the highest levels between the countries. Full article as in the Globe and Mail is available at:… Read more : Canada – U.S. Softwood Lumber Trade Talks

As published in the Federal Register on August 22, and part of the Enforce and Protect Act, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) is now required to open an investigation of antidumping or countervailing when there is “reasonable suspicion”.  Interested parties can submit allegations through CBP’s new e-Allegation system https://eallegations.cbp.gov/Home/Index2). CBP detail for the Enforce… Read more : Investigation of Claims of Evasion of Antidumping and Countervailing Duties