Canada Wheat Products TRQ Closes February 19, 2026

Trade Update • Feb. 18, 2026

Key Points

• The 2025–2026 Wheat Products TRQ will fill at 20:59 p.m. Ottawa time (EST) on February 19, 2026.
• “Within access commitment” tariff items will close at that time.
• Imports accounted for after the cut-off will move to the “over access commitment” tariff rate.
• General Import Permit No. 20 will be suspended for the affected goods until July 31, 2026.
• Some products qualifying under certain trade agreements may continue to receive the lower duty rate.

C​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​anada confirmed in an official government notice that the 2025–2026 Wheat Products tariff rate quota will reach capacity at 20:59 p.m. Ottawa time (EST) on February 19, 2026. At that time, authorities will close the “within access commitment” tariff items. Any imports accounted for after the cut-off will be classified under the “over access commitment” tariff item number. This applies even if the goods were imported or released before the quota filled. Importers must review entry timing, tariff classification, and permit usage to ensure compliance for the remainder of the marketing year.

Products Covered

The notice applies to imports classified under the following Customs Tariff headings: 11.01, 11.03, 11.04, 11.08, 11.09, 19.01, 19.02, 19.04, 19.05, and 23.02.

These headings include wheat flour, meal, starches, prepared cereal products, bakery goods, and certain by-products.

Tariff Treatment After Feb. 19

Closure of Within Access Items

As of 20:59 p.m. EST on February 19, 2026:

• Authorities will close within access tariff items.
• Imports accounted for after that time will receive the over access tariff rate.
• The accounting date determines the tariff treatment.

Importers should coordinate with customs brokers to confirm timing and documentation.

Changes to Import Permits

Suspension of GIP No. 20

Once the TRQ fills:

• General Import Permit No. 20 – Wheat and Wheat Products and Barley and Barley Products will be suspended for the relevant goods.
• The suspension will remain in place until July 31, 2026.
• Importers may no longer use GIP No. 20 for these goods after the cut-off time.

Use of GIP No. 100

For the remainder of the 2025–2026 marketing year:

• General Import Permit No. 100 – Eligible Agricultural Goods will allow unlimited imports.
• These imports will be classified under the over access commitment tariff item number.

Preferential Tariff Treatment

After the TRQ fills, certain wheat products that qualify under trade agreements with the United States, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Costa Rica, the European Union, or the United Kingdom may continue to receive the lower within access duty rate.

Importers should confirm classification and eligibility with the Canada Border Services Agency.

For questions, contact: wheat.barley-ble.orge@international.gc.ca

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