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One of the largest criminal anti-dumping cases in U.S. history involved honey laundering. Dubbed as ‘Project Honeygate’, the product was imported illegally from China to avoid duties of more than 200%, and some of the honey was even adulterated with antibiotics! The investigation resulted in charges of about $3 million. That’s a buzz-kill for anyone [...]

Canada applies different tariff rates to costumes. “Articles of fancy dress” (for example, those used as theatrical costumes) are subject to tariffs of almost 20 percent, while “festive, carnival or other entertainment articles” are imported tariff-free. Our best advice? Avoid the confusion, and stick to the cardboard Halloween costumes. [Translate]

All Swiffer products destined for North American markets are manufactured in Brockville, Ontario [Translate]

  The US applies different tariff rates for dolls and toys. “Dolls,” which represent human beings, are taxed at almost twice the rate of “toys,” which represent something not human – such as robots, monsters, or demons. X-men action figures may catch a break, but as for Barbie? Unlikely. [Translate]

Canada ranks 6th in world for economic freedom, surpassing the United States which ranks 10th.  However, the Fraser Institute warns that global economic freedom is declining overall as a result of  “perverse” regulations to deal with global banking and debt crises. [Translate]

Canada is the world’s largest producer of gumballs [Translate]