Reminder: Canada’s 2025 MERV End-of-Model-Year Reports Due June 1, 2026
Trade Update • May 6, 2026
Key Points
- Importers of certain marine engines, vessels, and off-road recreational vehicles must submit a 2025 End of Model Year report by June 1, 2026.
- Importation Declarations must be submitted before products enter Canada.
- Companies importing fewer than 100 units can use a simplified reporting process.
- Companies importing more than 100 units must complete fleet averaging calculations.
- Environment and Climate Change Canada provides Excel-based reporting forms to help businesses complete submissions.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) reminded importers about reporting requirements under Canada’s Marine Spark-Ignition Engine, Vessel and Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Emission Regulations (MERV Regulations). Importers must submit Importation Declarations before importation and complete End of Model Year reports by June 1 of the following model year. This means reports for 2025 model year products are due June 1, 2026. Also, based on the advisory relayed by the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB), importers are advised to work with their brokers to help meet reporting and compliance requirements.
Products Covered
The regulations apply to the following:
Marine engines and vessels:
- Outboard motor engines
- Personal watercraft engines (including jet skis)
- Sterndrive engines
- Inboard engines
- Vessels powered by these engines, including those with installed fuel lines or fuel tanks
Off-road recreation vehicles:
- Snowmobiles
- Off-road motorcycles
- All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
- Utility vehicles
Import Declaration Requirements
Under the regulations, importers must submit an Importation Declaration before products enter Canada.
Companies can complete this requirement through the Canada Border Services Agency’s Single Window Initiative (SWI).
2025 End-of-Model-Year Reporting Requirements
Importers must submit End-of-Model-Year reports for 2025 model year products by June 1, 2026.
Reporting requirements depend on import volume:
- Fewer than 100 imported units: simplified report allowed
- More than 100 imported units: fleet averaging calculations required
Reporting Forms and Compliance Support
ECCC provides Excel workbooks that help businesses generate required reports after entering product information.
Due to a recent Microsoft Excel update, users may see security warnings when opening files with macros. Here’s a guide on enabling macros in Excel.
Importers and customs brokers should review reporting requirements carefully to help avoid compliance issues.
More information can be found in the Technical Guidance Document. For questions, reach out to the Transportation Division’s Test Specimen and Data Management Section at: infovehiculeetmoteur-vehicleandengineinfo@ec.gc.ca.
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