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Canada Introduces A 25% Surtax on Chinese-Based Steel and Aluminum Imports
This surtax addresses the risks associated with global overcapacity and non-market policies and practices in the steel and aluminum industries.
Canada Imposes 50% Steel Surtax and TRQ Limits to Certain Steel Imports
The 50% surtax now applies to imports of flat, long, pipe and tube, semi-finished, and stainless steel products that exceed a certain quota from non-exempt countries.
CBSA Issues RPP Contingency Plan for Time-Sensitive and Perishable Goods
This contingency plan is a short-term measure designed to ensure the movement of essential goods while maintaining CBSA’s RPP compliance framework under CARM.
CBSA Updates Guidance on Tariff Relief for U.S. Surtaxed Imports
Canada’s tariff remission orders provide a path for some Canadian importers to either receive an exemption at the time of import or apply for a refund of surtaxes already paid.
Canada Bans Poultry Imports from Brazil Following Bird Flu Outbreak
The import ban is part of a broader international response to the HPAI outbreak in Brazil, with several countries taking similar actions to protect their domestic poultry industries.
CBSA Confirms End of RPP Transition Period, Enforces Financial Security Requirements
With the transition period officially over and financial security rules now in effect, importers should take immediate action to ensure compliance, avoid disruptions, and maintain access to RPP privileges.
Canada Tightens Organic Import Certification Rules Starting May 26
Beyond documentation, CFIA is strengthening enforcement mechanisms against the use of false organic labels or expired certificates.
CBSA Updates Guidance on the ASECC Pilot Program for Arctic Commercial Clearance
The ASECC program is designed to simplify customs clearance procedures in Canada’s Arctic region, where limited infrastructure and operating conditions can present logistical challenges.
Public Safety Canada: Supply Chains Act Reports Due by May 31
Businesses must prepare to comply with the updated reporting requirements of the Supply Chains Act to address the risks of forced and child labour in their supply chains.
New Regulations on Mercury-Containing Products Coming into Force in June 2025
Canadian businesses that manufacture, import, or sell mercury-containing goods—especially lighting products—should prepare their operations now to ensure compliance ahead of the enforcement date.
