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title: Canada Amends Tariff Relief on U.S. Imports Through June 2028
description: Canada amends tariff relief on U.S. imports, extending measures through June 2028, expanding eligibility, and introducing new product exclusions.
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# [Canada Amends Tariff Relief on U.S. Imports Through June 2028](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/canada-amends-tariff-relief-on-us-imports-through-june-2028)

 Written by [Cole Marketing](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/author/cole-marketing) | Nov 10, 2026, 12:59:59 PM

Businesses should review their product classifications and applicable remission provisions to determine whether they qualify under the updated measures.

## At a glance

- Canada has extended certain tariff relief measures until June 30, 2028
- Relief now covers additional goods used in mining, oil and gas extraction, and public education
- Certain trailers, aluminum products, and paperboard products will no longer be eligible
- Additional targeted relief is available for qualifying goods and businesses

Canada has [amended tariff relief on U.S. imports](https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2026/11/canada-modifies-tariff-relief-measures-to-better-support-workers-and-businesses.html), extending certain measures through June 2028, expanding eligibility for additional industries, and introducing new product exclusions.

The changes, announced by the Department of Finance on November 9, 2026, affect the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025) and may impact Canadian businesses importing goods subject to counter-tariffs.

## **Horizontal remission extended for another year**

Effective November 9, 2026, the government has extended its horizontal remission measures by one year, maintaining tariff relief for eligible U.S. goods imported for specified uses in Canada.

Horizontal remission provides relief to qualifying importers based on how goods are used, rather than requiring individual companies to apply for remission.

Canada previously [extended its surtax remission measures](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/canada-extends-us-surtax-remission-to-new-2026-counter-tariffs) to cover the September 2026 counter-tariffs. That relief continues for qualifying non-steel goods used in manufacturing, processing, agricultural production, and food and beverage packaging, as well as goods used by certain public health, public safety, and national security organizations.

The updated measures expand eligibility to include non-steel goods used in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction. Relief also now covers all goods used by public education entities, including those mandated by Indigenous organizations.

## **Certain products to lose tariff relief**

While expanding eligibility in some areas, Canada is withdrawing horizontal remission for selected products identified as being domestically produced.

The changes will take effect in two stages:

- **December 1, 2026:** Certain trailers will no longer qualify.
- **February 1, 2027:** Certain aluminum wire, aluminum extrusions, and paperboard products will no longer qualify.

Affected importers may still qualify for other available relief measures or request remission on a case-by-case basis.

The government is also granting additional targeted relief for certain imported goods in short supply in Canada and for companies facing exceptional circumstances, including existing contractual obligations.

Importers are advised to review how ⁠[remission orders provide relief from duties and surtaxes](https://blog.coleintl.com/import-foundations/remission-orders-how-canadian-importers-can-recover-duties-and-surtaxes) and the eligibility requirements involved.

## **Updated remission schedules clarify eligible products**

As of November 3, 2026, detailed product schedules previously included in the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025) have been integrated into the Department of Finance’s ⁠[Consolidated List of Remission on U.S. Surtaxes](https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/programs/international-trade-finance-policy/canadas-tariff-responses/tariff-relief-canadian-importing-goods-us/consolidated-list-remission-on-us-surtaxes.html).

The schedules are incorporated into the remission order by reference, allowing importers to consult the updated lists to determine whether their goods qualify for relief.

## **Review your eligibility for tariff relief**

Cole International provides <https://www.coleintl.com/services/trade-consulting/>[trade consulting](https://www.coleintl.com/services/trade-consulting/) and [customs brokerage](https://www.coleintl.com/services/customs-brokerage/) services to help Canadian importers navigate changing tariff requirements.

**Connect with one of [our trade professionals](https://www.coleintl.com/contact-us)** **to discuss how these changes may affect your imports.**

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