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.
President Trump reauthorized AGOA, Haiti HOPE, and Haiti HELP through 2026, restoring duty-free benefits and allowing eligible importers to request retroactive refunds. CBP’s updated guidance outlines refund eligibility, filing requirements, and the August 2, 2026 deadline for submitting claims related to duties paid during the program lapse.
CFIA reminds stakeholders that the Feeds Regulations, 2024 are fully in force as of December 17, 2025. Importers of livestock feeds must meet registration or licensing requirements before the transition period ends on July 20, 2026, including updated AIRS procedures and Preventive Control Plan obligations.
CBP issued a Withhold Release Order against copper and copper products from Serbia Zijin Copper D.O.O. due to evidence indicating forced labor concerns. The order requires U.S. ports of entry to detain affected shipments and allows importers to provide documentation, export goods, or destroy detained merchandise.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) introduced a web-based ACE Portal application for companies without existing access. The new form speeds up account setup, updates, and communication with CBP. CBP recently announced added new tools and automation to streamline ACE Portal account management.
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.
CBP announced a National Customs Automation Program test to improve crude oil pipeline data collection from Canada and Mexico. The initiative uses ACE and Neoflow with digital standards to track movement, ownership changes, and transactions in near real time while improving reconciliation, compliance checks, and supply chain visibility.
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.
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