Aluminum Reporting Requirements for Shipment Clearance

Regulations to collect country of smelt and cast (CSC) information for aluminum products subject to the Aluminum Import Monitoring Program have been approved and published in the Canada Gazette, Part II. The regulations will come into force on October 1, 2026. Read more.

New Canada Border Measures Take Effect: What Importers Need to Know About Customs Notice 26-23

A sweeping new set of trade barriers officially took effect today across Canada, introducing significant financial implications for businesses importing merchandise from south of the border. Find details on how the changes work, who they impact, and the exemptions available.

CBSA clarifies Steel & TRQ Imports into a Customs Bonded Warehouse

CBSA has issued Customs Notice 26-20 Customs Notice 26-20: Importing Goods Subject to Tariff Rate Quotas into a Customs Bonded Warehouse, clarifying critical rules for storing Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) and steel goods in a Customs Bonded Warehouse (CBW). Read more details.

Fall 2026 import requirements for romaine lettuce from the United States

Effective September 24, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will renew the temporary conditions to Fresh Fruit and Vegetable import licenses. These conditions apply to romaine lettuce products imported from the United States. Find out more.

CBP Update: Copper Smelt & Cast Reporting Enforcement Begins September 14

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued CSMS #69711865, announcing that effective September 14, 2026, ACE will reject entry summaries when the required copper smelt and cast country information is not reported. See details.


NCSD Educational Webinars

The National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD), Office of Trade, continues its 2026 educational webinar series, “Future of Trade: Innovation and Emerging Technology.” Registration is now open for the September 2026 sessions, with additional webinars planned for October. See more.

Ace User Survey Open Through September 11

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is encouraging ACE users to complete its voluntary and anonymous User Satisfaction Survey. Feedback will help CBP assess ACE functionality and improve the user experience across the trade community. Find survey details.