Trade Alerts

Please be advised that the Customs User Fees for Fiscal Year 2025 have been adjusted, effective October 1st. These adjustments are in accordance with the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act…

Wildfires in western Canada have impacted rail operations servicing the Port of Vancouver. Despite these challenges, the port remains open and operational. Rail service on CN’s mainline through Jasper, Alberta,…

Harold J. Daggett, President of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), says the threat of a strike at all Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports is becoming more likely as the current…

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as the chair of the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF), recently released an updated strategy to prevent the importation of goods produced with…

CBP Agriculture is experiencing a rise in violations related to Wood Packaging Material (WPM), particularly for untreated or unmarked WPM. As a result, they are increasingly imposing penalties and liquidated…

Importers of seafood products processed in China or adjacent regions should be aware that CBP is increasing scrutiny on the use of forced labor in seafood processing facilities. On June…

The Canadian government has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing border workers, preventing a potential job action. The deal aims to address concerns related to working conditions, compensation,…

APHIS announced an amendment to the Lacey Act, Phase VII, set for implementation on December 1st. In this phase, declarations will be required for all remaining plant product HTS codes…

More than 9,000 workers from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have paused their strike as negotiations with the government continue with the help of a mediator until June 12th,…

On May 24th, the union representing Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) employees announced a possible June strike, with over 9,000 members voting to secure a strike mandate. If the strike…