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title: Canada Announces Extended Tariff Relief for U.S. Surtaxed Imports
description: Canada has extended tariff relief for two months to support businesses importing U.S. goods in the manufacturing, agriculture, and public health sectors.
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# [Canada Announces Extended Tariff Relief for U.S. Surtaxed Imports](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/canada-announces-extended-tariff-relief-for-us-surtaxed-imports)

 Written by [Cole Marketing](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/author/cole-marketing) | Oct 20, 2025, 12:00:00 PM

**The extended tariff relief is a temporary measure that helps maintain the flow of goods between Canada and the U.S. while trade negotiations continue.**

On October 17, 2025, the Department of Finance Canada announced extended [tariff relief](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/cbsa-updates-guidance-on-tariff-relief-for-us-surtaxed-imports) for Canadian businesses impacted by the ongoing surtaxes on certain U.S.-origin goods.

The update provides a short-term extension for key industrial and public health sectors, with eligible goods now qualifying for remission if imported [before December 16](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn25-19-eng.html), 2025.

It also expands the relief to include goods used in Canadian agricultural production. 

This measure, part of the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025), [allows importers to claim remission](https://blog.coleintl.com/tradenews/cbsa-amends-surtax-remission-order-to-clarify-relief-for-us-imports) at the time of import or apply for refunds on surtaxes already paid.

## **Scope of the extended tariff relief**

To mitigate the immediate impact of surtaxes on Canadian supply chains, the government has [extended two key temporary exemptions](https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2025/10/canadian-businesses-impacted-by-response-to-us-tariffs-to-benefit-from-relief.html) for an additional two months.

The two categories granted this extension are:

1. **Manufacturing and processing:** U.S. goods imported for use in Canadian manufacturing, processing, or the packaging of food and beverages.
2. **Public health and safety:** U.S. goods imported to support public health, healthcare, public safety, and national security objectives.

The government has also expanded the first category to **include goods used in agricultural production.**

## **New case-by-case relief**

Additionally, the government has announced a separate relief measure for companies facing certain circumstances.

Further relief from Canada's tariffs on imports from both the **U.S. and China** has been implemented for companies that can meet strict criteria, such as:

- Demonstrating a short supply of a needed product
- Fulfilling existing contractual commitments

## **Next steps for Canadian importers**

If you import goods from the U.S. into Canada, here are the key next steps to take:

- Assess U.S.-origin imports to confirm if they qualify for relief under the extended categories
- Verify if your U.S.-origin agricultural inputs now qualify for remission
- Prepare for this temporary relief to expire by securing alternative supply chains or budgeting for the surtax reinstatement
- Work with your customs broker to recover surtaxes already paid on eligible past shipments

## **How Cole International can help**

At Cole International, we provide [customs and compliance consulting](https://www.coleintl.com/services/trade-consulting/customs-compliance/) and [customs brokerage services](https://www.coleintl.com/canadian-customs-brokerage/) to help you navigate changing regulations and streamline the importing of goods into Canada.

**Reach out to one of** [**our trade professionals**](https://www.coleintl.com/contact-us) **to ensure you’re taking full advantage of this extended tariff relief.**

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