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Canada to Require Smelt and Cast Country Data for Aluminum Imports Starting October
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Aluminum importers should review whether their goods are covered by General Import Permit No. 83 and confirm they can obtain the required smelt and cast country data by October 1.
Duty Remission on Ukrainian Goods Extended to June 2027
If you import goods originating in Ukraine, review those imported on or after June 10, 2026, to confirm the remission was correctly applied. If customs duties were paid on eligible goods during this period, you may be eligible for a refund.
CBP to Launch New Data Collection Test for Crude Oil Imports From Canada and Mexico
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The test will use unique identifiers and tamper-proof credentials to help document crude oil movements from Canada and Mexico to the U.S., and the data can be reviewed in near real time.
Canada and Türkiye to Launch Free Trade Exploratory Discussions
If a Canada-Türkiye free trade agreement is eventually concluded, it could reduce or eliminate duties on qualifying goods.
USTR Announces Proposed Tariffs Related to Forced Labour Enforcement
While CUSMA-qualifying goods are excluded under the current proposal, Canadian exporters should still review their origin documentation and assess potential tariff exposure.
Canada Announces Extension of Steel and Aluminum Tariff Measures for One Year
The extension is part of a broader federal response to support Canada’s steel and aluminum industries, which also includes direct funding, financing, and regional support programs.
CBSA Clarifies MFN Shipping Requirements
Importers claiming MFN tariff treatment should ensure their shipping records clearly show the full route to Canada, including any transshipment points.
