Canada’s 2025–2026 wheat products tariff rate quota (TRQ) will fill at 20:59 p.m. EST on February 19, 2026. “Within access commitment” tariff items will close, and any imports accounted for after the cut-off will be classified under over access rates. General Import Permit No. 20 will be suspended for the affected goods until July 31, 2026.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) amended the Common Names for Ingredients and Components, updating terminology for milk and modified milk ingredients and their French equivalents. The Industry Labelling Tool reflects these changes. Businesses have until Jan. 1, 2030 to update food labels to comply with the new requirements.
CBSA Customs Notice 26-03 updates mass adjustment submission rules effective February 2, 2026. Importers must submit Form BSF987, follow line consistency and reason code order rules, and ensure CAD adjustments comply with CARM requirements. Non-compliant cases will be rejected, and statutory time limits will not be protected.
Canada launches two Market Diversification streams under the AgriMarketing Program, with $75 million over five years to help industry organizations and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises reach new global markets. Priority sectors include canola, pulses, pork, fish, and seafood. Applications open Feb. 13, 2026, with full details on the program website.
Manufacturers, importers, and certain exporters of mercury-containing products must report 2025 activities by March 31, 2026, under Canada’s Products Containing Mercury Regulations. The 2025 amendments introduce revised exemptions, lower mercury limits, export reporting, and alignment with US EPA cycles. Reports must be submitted through ECCC’s SWIM system.
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.
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