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Canada Updates China Surtax Remission List and Extends Eligibility to 2026
If you import steel or aluminum goods subject to the China surtaxes, confirm your HS classification against the updated schedules to see if surtax remission may apply.
CBSA Adjusts Service Fees to Reflect Inflation, Effective April 1, 2026
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The CBSA will increase certain fees that have not been adjusted for inflation since 2019 and will begin applying GST/HST to specific traveller clearance charges under cost recovery agreements.
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Against IEEPA Tariffs
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The Supreme Court ruled that IEEPA is not a valid legal basis for tariffs. Some tariffs may remain in effect under other statutes, and refunds are still uncertain.
CRA Publishes 2026 Adjusted Rates of Excise Duty and Cigarette Inventory Tax Taking Effect April 1
April 1, 2026, marks the annual CPI-based adjustment to excise duty rates for beer, spirits, wine, and tobacco products, along with a separate cigarette inventory tax.
CFIA Updates Common Names for Milk Ingredients on Food Labels
Businesses have until January 1, 2030, to transition to the updated common names for milk ingredients used in the list of ingredients on Canadian food labels.
Canada Introduces $75M in Market Diversification Funding Under AgriMarketing
For Canadian businesses looking to enter new markets, the new AgriMarketing Market Diversification streams can cover up to 70% of eligible costs for market-entry activities.
CFIA Updates Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Import Grade Requirements
Most fresh fruit and vegetable grade requirements are now maintained by the DRC, and mandatory grading no longer applies for imports destined for manufacturing, processing, or preserving.
Canada Updates Federal Procurement Thresholds Under Free Trade Agreements For 2026–2027
The updated thresholds determine when Government of Canada procurements are subject to trade agreement rules.
CBSA Announces Changes to Mass Adjustment Submissions Under CARM
The update standardizes mass adjustment submissions in the CCP, including a mandatory BSF987 form and required reason code orders when multiple issues apply.
