Canada updated Customs Notice 25-05 under the China Surtax Remission Order (2024), covering eligible steel and aluminum goods, Schedule 1 and 2 import rules, special authorization codes, and procedures for claiming remission or filing corrections via CARM. Compliance with CBSA documentation and reporting requirements is required.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal begins a preliminary injury inquiry into unarmoured building cables from China. The investigation examines alleged dumping, subsidization, and their effects on Canadian producers, with written submissions and a preliminary determination scheduled for mid-May 2026.
The United States Trade Representative has initiated Section 301 investigations into 60 economies over failure to enforce bans on goods produced with forced labor. The review will assess whether these practices burden U.S. commerce. Public comments are due April 15, 2026, with hearings scheduled for April 28 as consultations begin.
The U.S. Trade Representative has initiated Section 301 investigations into structural excess manufacturing capacity in 16 economies, including China, the European Union, and Mexico. The review will assess whether foreign acts or policies unfairly burden or restrict U.S. commerce. Public comments open March 17, 2026.
Canadais requesting feedback from customs brokers, importers, exporters, and trade professionals on its sanctions guidance and compliance tools. The consultation aims to identify gaps, improve regulatory resources, and strengthen support for businesses navigating Canada’s sanctions framework. The survey remains open until March 26, 2026.
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.
Canada issued guidance for the Certain Products Containing Toxic Substances Regulations. The rules prohibit certain coal tar sealants, restrict PAH levels in sealant products, and maintain concentration limits for products containing 2-butoxyethanol. Businesses manufacturing, importing, or selling affected products must verify compliance.
Canada’s quarterly steel import TRQs limit shipments from most countries, excluding the U.S. and Mexico, with a 50% surtax on imports exceeding quotas. Shipment-specific permits are required for 30 days. The fourth-quarter TRQs open March 26, 2026, with applications accepted starting March 11, 2026 at 00:01 a.m. (EDT).
On March 6, 2026, CBP advised the U.S. Court of International Trade that it is developing Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) functionality to process IEEPA duty refunds for more than 53 million entries following the ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States that IEEPA does not authorize tariffs.
Global Affairs Canada’s Notice 1162 outlines rules for importing electric vehicles from China. Permits from Global Affairs Canada are required, the 100% surtax is replaced with a 6.1% tariff, and the quota year runs March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with first-come, first-served allocation for eligible vehicles. Import permits open March 1, 2026.
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