Canada extends the 50% steel surtax under Customs Notice 25-24 through June 27, 2027. Starting June 28, 2026, updated TRQ volumes and revised schedules take effect, along with tariff classification changes. Importers must review quota allocations and product class assignments under Schedules 1 and 2 for compliance.
CBSA issued Customs Notice 26-13 extending CLVS operational measures under CARM from June 12, 2026. It supports continued expedited release of commercial goods while importers complete CARM registration, BN issuance, and RPP enrollment. It also allows specific broker BN15 use and introduces a 12-month compliance period.
The Canada Border Services Agency has initiated an administrative review of copper pipe fittings from China, South Korea, and the United States. The review will reassess normal values, export prices, and subsidy amounts. CBSA has also launched a Section 20 inquiry into China's copper fitting and plumbing sector.
CFIA seeks feedback on draft directive D-25-02 for the Wood Products Export Program, setting phytosanitary requirements for Canada’s sawn wood exports. The consultation outlines registration rules and compliance measures for exporters, with comments accepted until August 17, 2026, before final publication on the CFIA website.
Canada issued Notice to Importers Item 82 Serial No. 1163 updating steel tariff-rate quotas effective June 28, 2026 under revised Year 2 allocations for non-FTA and non-CUSMA partners. Quota volumes adjust across key steel categories, including hot-rolled sheet, steel plate, cold-rolled sheet, and structural steel.
Canada has tabled legislation to strengthen its import ban on goods produced with forced labour. The Act reinforces existing measures, improves enforcement through federal coordination and evidence-based processes, and supports alignment with international efforts to eliminate forced labour from global supply chains.
Canada has introduced measures to support its steel and lumber industries, including a 25% tariff on certain steel products, reduced freight rates, and financial aid. On December 12, 2025, steel TRQs under item 82 were updated. On June 3, 2026, key steel and aluminum tariff measures were extended to June 2027.
EU phytosanitary requirements for oak and chestnut wood from Canada and the United States require bark-free material and heat treatment at 56°C for 30 minutes. These rules apply starting October 15, 2026 and affect logs, lumber, and related solid wood exports under new EU plant health measures and compliance standards.
Canada reminds importers of MERV reporting requirements for marine engines, vessels, and off-road recreational vehicles. Importation Declarations are required before entry, and End-of-Model-Year reports are due by June 1, with reporting requirements varying based on import volume and compliance obligations under the regulations.
Canada introduced temporary restrictions on certain U.S. swine imports after pseudorabies cases were confirmed in Iowa and Texas. The USDA suspended export certification for raw inedible swine by-products, untreated swine blood products, and raw swine manure. Edible pork products and pork-based pet food remain eligible for import.
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