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Regulatory News & Information

Please check back often to see the latest changes to international shipping regulations and requirements.

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IMPORTANT UPDATES

Effective July 1, 2026
The de minimis exemption for international shipments to the European Union (EU) valued at €150 or less will end. This means that most business-to-consumer (B2C) exports valued at or below that amount will require specific product identifiers (like SKUs) for customs clearance, and a €3 customs duty per tariff classification may apply.

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Effective 12:01am (EDT) on August 29, 2025
The de minimis exemption for international shipments to the U.S. valued at US$800 or less is suspended. This means that exports at or below that amount require full customs documentation, and that duty, taxes, and/or fees may apply.

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Importing Into Canada

Apr. 3, 2026	The Steel Derivative Surtax Order
Nov. 28, 2025	Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Regulations for Certain Energy-Using Products
Oct. 7, 2025	Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Commercial Systems Outage
Aug. 29, 2025	Implementation of United States Surtax Order for goods originating from the U.S.
Aug. 6, 2025	Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Regulations
Aug. 1, 2025	Implementation of Surtax on Certain Steel Goods
Mar. 21, 2025	Canadian Customs Tariff (Harmonized System Codes) 2025
Mar. 4, 2025	CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Program
Dec. 18, 2024	GST/HST Break on Imported Items
Dec. 1, 2024	Important Tips for Gift Shipments
Apr. 18, 2024	Canada import restrictions on Russian diamonds and diamond jewellery-related products
Apr. 1, 2024	Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (CUKTCA)
Feb. 5, 2024	Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR)
Jan. 23, 2024	Canada Sanctions for Russia and Belarus
Mar. 23, 2023	Department of Finance Canada – Canada bans Russian Aluminum and Steel Imports
Dec. 12, 2022	Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Aug. 11, 2022	Non-Resident Importer (NRI) Information
Mar. 14, 2022	Prescription Drugs for Personal Use Reminder
Apr. 15, 2021	Shark Fins Prohibition
Feb. 25, 2021	Brexit
Nov. 06, 2020	The Kimberley Process – Export and Import of Rough Diamonds
Aug. 07, 2020	Low-Value Shipment (LVS) Threshold Increase
July 27, 2020	The New NAFTA - CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC
March 24, 2020	Single Window Initiative (SWI)
March 20, 2020	Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Nov. 06, 2019	Modernization of the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA)
June 14, 2019	Administrative Monetary Penalty System
March 04, 2019	Fish and Seafood Product Regulation Changes
March 08, 2018	eManifest Information
Sept. 19, 2017	Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Oct. 25, 2013	Jewellery Declaration Requirements
April 17, 2013	Minimizing the Risk of Government Penalties
Aug. 11, 2011	Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA)
April 15, 2011	Radio Apparatus and Electronic Equipment
Sept. 17, 2010	Other Government Department (OGD) Regulations
Feb. 05, 2010	Shipping Firearms with FedEx is Prohibited
July 01, 2009	Canada-European Free Trade Association Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA)
April 01, 2009	Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Aug. 05, 2008	Wood Packaging Regulations
July 24, 2008	Partners in Protection (PIP) Program
Oct. 23, 2008	Food Products from China Containing Milk or Milk-Derived Ingredients
Oct. 12, 2007	Electronic Methods of Transmitting Certificates of Origin
July 06, 2007	Fish and Seafood Product Regulation Changes
May 04, 2007	Electronic Option for Phytosanitary Certificates

Exporting to the U.S.

May 15, 2026	Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to implement mandatory electronic filing requirements
Oct. 2, 2025	Merchandise Processing Fee
Aug. 6, 2025	Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Regulations
Mar. 19, 2025	U.S.: Updated guidance on U.S. aluminum import tariffs
Mar. 13, 2025	U.S. Implementation of additional duties on products of Canada and Mexico
Feb. 11, 2025	U.S. Implementation of additional duties on products of China and Hong Kong
Dec. 1, 2024	Important Tips for Gift Shipments
Nov. 1, 2024	CBP to enforce precise goods descriptions starting Nov. 12, 2024
Mar. 18, 2023	U.S. CBP Requires Valid Postal Code for Chinese Manufacturers
Oct. 1, 2021	Plant and Wood Product Declarations - Lacey Act
Apr. 15, 2021	Shark Fins Prohibition
Nov. 6, 2020	The Kimberley Process – Export and Import of Rough Diamonds
July 27, 2020	The New NAFTA - CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC
March 20, 2020	Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Oct. 19, 2018	Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations
Jan. 26, 2012	Fish and Wildlife Service Fees and Requirements
Jan. 23, 2012	Textile Entry Requirements
Dec. 20, 2011	Ultimate Consignee ID Number (EIN/SSN) Requirement
Feb. 05, 2010	Shipping Firearms with FedEx is Prohibited
Aug. 14, 2009	Tracking Labels on Children's Products
Sept. 16, 2008	Softwood Lumber Products Declaration
April 17, 2007	Wood Packaging Material (WPM) Non-Compliance Penalties
June 01, 2006	Requirements for the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Program

Exporting to Rest of World

Jun. 1, 2026	European Union (EU) – De Minimis Removal
Mar. 1, 2026	France - New €2 Tax on Low-Value Imports Now in Effect
Aug. 6, 2025	Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Regulations
Apr. 7, 2025	Mexico – Important Changes for Imports
Dec. 7, 2024	All Countries – Important Tips for Gift Shipments
Oct. 4, 2024	Export Declaration Requirements
May 13, 2024	Saudi Arabia - National Address Requirement
May 6, 2024	European Union (EU) Value-Added Tax (VAT) Rules Changes
Apr. 1, 2024	Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (CUKTCA)
Jan. 23, 2024	Canada Sanctions for Russia and Belarus
Dec. 8, 2023	Mexico – New Shipping Requirement
Feb. 28, 2023	European Union (EU) Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Requirements
Jan. 6, 2023	All Countries – Export Declaration Requirements
Dec. 16, 2022	China – New Food Export Requirements
Dec. 12, 2022	Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Mar. 1, 2022	Global Affairs Canada - Export and Brokering of items listed on the Export Control List and the Brokering Control List to Russia
July 27, 2021	Tax ID Number for Indonesian Imports and Exports (NPWP)
Apr. 15, 2021	Shark Fins Prohibition
Feb. 25, 2021	Brexit
Nov. 6, 2020	The Kimberley Process – Export and Import of Rough Diamonds
August 31, 2020	Hong Kong – Export Policy Changes
July 27, 2020	The New NAFTA - CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC
March 20, 2020	Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Nov. 06, 2019	Modernization of the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA)
Sept. 19, 2017	Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Oct. 08, 2015	Paraguay – Nondocument Shipments
Jan. 16, 2015	Korea - Clearance Requirements
Oct. 28, 2014	China – Customs Clearance Information
Aug. 19, 2013	Ecuador – Nondocument Shipments
March 19, 2012	Qatar – Original Documentation Requirements
Jan. 31, 2012	All Countries - Canada's Export Requirements for Cryptographic Items
Aug. 11, 2011	All Countries – Documentation Requirements
Sept. 22, 2010	Saudi Arabia – Certificate of Conformity (CoC) Requirement
March 01, 2010	All Countries – Electronic Certificates of Origin
Feb. 05, 2010	All Countries – Shipping Firearms with FedEx is Prohibited
Jan. 04, 2010	Bolivia – All Dutiable Shipments
May 01, 2009	EU Bans the Sale of Products Containing Dimethylfumarate (DMF)
Jan. 25, 2008	Singapore – Permit Requirements for Wireless/Telecom Equipment
June 25, 2007	Japan – Plant and Animal Quarantine Shipments
July 01, 2006	EU – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
June 01, 2006	All Countries – Requirements for the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Program

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment & Revenue Management (CARM) Program

It has transformed how the CBSA manages the import of commercial goods into Canada, including the requirement for importers to create a CARM Client Portal (CCP) business account.

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