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Canada’s Tariff Relief Guide for Importers of U.S. Goods

Mark Calatrava2026-10-23T03:31:41+00:00October 23rd, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Surtax, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

Canada’s tariff relief guide helps businesses importing goods from the United States determine whether counter tariffs apply and identify available relief measures. It explains how eligible importers can claim existing remission, request refunds through the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and explore other relief programs. Businesses may also seek exceptional remission from Finance Canada if existing measures do not apply and specific conditions are met.

Reminder: Share Your Views on Canada’s Steel TRQ Administration (Item 82) – Deadline Aug. 19

Mark Calatrava2026-08-18T00:50:16+00:00August 18th, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Surtax, International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

Global Affairs Canada is reminding stakeholders to share their views on Canada’s steel TRQ administration under Item 82 of the Import Control List. The public consultation closes August 19, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Importers and other interested parties can submit feedback online.

Canada Imposes 25% Surtax on Certain Wood Cabinet and Vanity Imports (Safeguard Code 26169A)

Mark Calatrava2026-08-06T06:52:36+00:00August 5th, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Surtax, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

Canada imposed a 25% surtax on certain imported wood cabinets, vanities, and subassemblies effective July 31, 2026. The safeguard measure applies to specified goods under the Certain Wood Cabinet and Vanity Goods Surtax Order, with importers required to declare covered goods through CAD filings and report safeguard code 26169A.

CFIA Latest Updates: Temporary Romaine Lettuce Import Requirements and Animal Feed Consultations

Mark Calatrava2026-08-02T14:26:33+00:00July 29th, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Surtax, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

CFIA has renewed temporary import requirements for U.S. romaine lettuce for the 2026 harvest season. Meanwhile, the agency is seeking stakeholder feedback on proposed livestock feed ingredient updates before finalizing its decisions.

Gordie Howe International Bridge Port of Entry Now Open

Mark Calatrava2026-07-29T06:54:42+00:00July 29th, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Surtax, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

The Gordie Howe International Bridge officially opened July 27, 2026, adding a third crossing point to the Windsor-Detroit corridor. With 24 primary inspection lanes, dedicated trusted trader access, and new detection infrastructure, the port of entry brings added capacity to a corridor moving 30% of Canada-U.S. truck trade.

CBSA Updates: Photovoltaic Expiry Review Concluded, Refined Sugar Expiry Review Initiated

Mark Calatrava2026-07-07T12:35:18+00:00July 7th, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Surtax, International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

CBSA concluded its expiry review of photovoltaic modules and laminates from China, finding that ending the existing order would likely continue dumping and subsidizing. Separately, it initiated an expiry review of refined sugar imports from multiple countries, with questionnaire responses due August 7, 2026.

CBSA Announces New Aluminum Import Reporting Requirements

Mark Calatrava2026-06-26T03:17:06+00:00June 24th, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Surtax, International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

CBSA Customs Notice 26-15 introduces new aluminum import reporting requirements under GIP 83. Importers must submit country of largest smelt, country of second-largest smelt if applicable, and country of most recent cast information through SWI IID. Mandatory reporting begins October 1, 2026. Until then, it's optional.

CBSA Updates: Truck Body Dumping Determination, Heavy Plate Review, Wheat Gluten Investigation

Mark Calatrava2026-06-26T03:19:00+00:00June 21st, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Surtax, Canada Vehicle Imports, International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

CBSA issued a series of trade remedy updates in June 2026, covering truck bodies from China, heavy plate from Chinese Taipei and Germany, and wheat gluten from Italy, Poland, and the UK. The agency confirmed dumping on truck bodies, found heavy plate dumping likely to continue, and launched a new wheat gluten investigation.

Canada Imposes 10% Provisional Surtax on Certain Canned Vegetable Imports

Mark Calatrava2026-06-26T03:19:56+00:00June 21st, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Surtax, International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

Canada has imposed a 10% provisional safeguard surtax on certain canned vegetable imports effective June 19, 2026. The measure will remain in place for up to 200 days while the CITT investigates potential injury to domestic producers. Importers should review product coverage, exemptions, and reporting requirements.

Canada Extends Ukraine Goods Duty Remission Through 2027

Mark Calatrava2026-06-26T03:20:06+00:00June 19th, 2026|Canada Customs, Canada Imports, Canada Surtax, International Trade Issues, Risk Management, Trade Compliance|

CBSA updated Customs Notice 22-12 to extend customs duty remission for eligible Ukraine-origin goods through June 9, 2027. The update outlines eligibility rules, minimal operations, SIMA duty changes, customs coding requirements, and claim procedures for importers seeking relief under the Ukraine Goods Remission Order.

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