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 introduces a $1.5 billion support package for tariff-affected industries, including a $1 billion BDC financing program and $500 million for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative. The funding supports businesses in steel, aluminum, and copper sectors through liquidity support, productivity improvements, and market diversification.
Global Affairs Canada is proposing amendments to General Import Permit No. 83 requiring aluminum importers to report country of smelt and cast (CSC) data. The Canada Border Services Agency will collect this information through the Single Window system. The proposal is open for public consultation until May 4, 2026.
Canada extends the United States Surtax Remission Order (Motor Vehicles 2026), allowing limited relief from the 25% surtax for eligible importers. The order defines import periods, eligibility rules, and documentation requirements. CBSA oversees claims, enforcement, corrections, and compliance checks.
Canada issued the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order, providing relief on surtaxes for public health, safety, national security, health care, scheduled goods, and wind towers. The CBSA clarified eligibility, application procedures, and documentation requirements on March 11, 2026. Importers must file claims within two years to recover surtaxes.
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