Recover Your Surtax

Trade Update • April 23, 2025

he CBSA has published the United States Surtax Remission Order, which is intended to minimize the negative effects of the surtaxes on Canadian companies and entities by providing relief for goods that are used in Canadian manufacturing, processing and food and beverage packaging, and for those used to support public health, health care, public safety, and national security objectives.

The Remission Order allows the relief of surtaxes paid or payable by the United States Surtax Order (2025-1), the United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum 2025) or the United States Surtax Order (Motor Vehicles 2025) (Surtax Order) in respect of eligible goods.

Recover Your Surtax on Eligible Imports – GHY Can Help

If you’ve paid or are owing Canadian surtax on past imports of eligible goods, you may qualify for a refund. GHY will handle the process for you—filing corrections and adjustments on your behalf to recover what you’re owed. Acting now helps us move quickly to recover what you’re owed and avoid additional costs.

📩 Reach out today to get started: GTS@ghy.com

For future imports, the OIC remission number can be applied to relieve Canadian surtax on your eligible goods. Your Client Care Manager can work with you to ensure that we are applying the relief to the correct products at time of importation.

Additional details can be found here:

OIC United States Surtax Remission Order (2025)
Customs Notice 25-19: United States Surtax Remission Order (2025)

How We Can Help

Our Global Trade Services team can guide you through the surtax recovery process, ensuring you maximize your refund potential. Whether you need assistance navigating the Duty Drawback Program or other surtax recovery options, we’re here to help streamline the process and secure the refunds you’re entitled to.

Contact Us Today! gts@ghy.com, or call +1 (800) 667-0771.