CBSA released its 2026 trade compliance priorities, focusing on supply-managed goods, surtaxes, taxes, and trade agreement compliance. Using CARM and other tools, the agency targets suspected or known non-compliance while adjusting priorities based on risk, revenue exposure, and verification outcomes throughout the year.
Canada will impose a 25% surtax on steel derivative products starting December 26, 2025. The list includes structural components, wires, fencing, chains, fasteners, springs, furniture, lighting, and prefabricated buildings. The CBSA confirmed the surtax applies to all goods under these tariff codes, even without steel, with exemptions and remission considered case by case.
Public Safety Canada opened the 2026 reporting cycle under the Supply Chains Act, set May 31, 2026, as the deadline, and released updated guidance clarifying requirements. A list of entities with published reports is available, with quarterly updates planned.
The CBSA confirmed dumping of carbon and alloy steel wire from 12 countries, with margins from 5.7% to 158.9%. Provisional duties have been applied since September 4, 2025, and will continue until the CITT issues its final injury decision by January 2, 2026
CBSA has extended its administrative review of certain Chinese mattresses under MAT 2025 UP2. The revised schedule updates deadlines for record closure, case arguments, and reply submissions. The review now concludes on February 24, 2026, affecting key exporters including Sinohome, Dormeo, and Sinomax.
Canada will require front-of-package nutrition symbols on most prepackaged foods high in saturated fat, sugars, or sodium starting January 1, 2026. The rules define nutrient thresholds, exemptions, and symbol presentation, helping manufacturers and importers ensure compliance and avoid border or in-market issues.
Canada launched public consultations on four free trade agreement negotiations with India, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, and Mercosur. The consultations support Canada’s export diversification strategy and invite businesses and stakeholders to shape negotiating priorities through submissions open until January 27, 2026.
CBSA finalized dumping duties on carbon and alloy steel wire from China, India, Italy, Vietnam, Malaysia, Portugal, and other countries. Provisional duties remain until the CITT issues its injury ruling by January 2, 2026, protecting domestic industry during the inquiry.
Did you know that all importers are now responsible for, and required to submit their import declarations for engines, vehicles, vessels, and machines into Canada? Read on to find out everything you need to know on essential compliance, importation declaration requirements and much more.
Canada released Customs Notice 25-30 detailing how importers can claim duty and tax relief on goods tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The update sets rules for temporary and permanent imports, documentation, eligibility, and new CARM authority codes.
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