On August 25, 2026, the Government of Canada announced the imposition of counter-tariffs of 15, 25, and 50 per cent, effective September 8, 2026, on products drawn from those targeted by U.S. Section 338 and Section 232 tariffs, with the rate for each product matching the corresponding U.S. rate. Canada’s tariff remission framework remains available […]
Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing respecting steel racks originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
On September 2, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing respecting steel racks originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. The subject goods are usually imported under the following tariff classification numbers: 7326.90.90.90 7308.90.00.60 […]
Who Can Enrol in the RPP Sub-program
Commercial importers can enrol in the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) sub-program through the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Client Portal. The Business Account Manager (BAM) or Program Account Manager (PAM) can enrol the business in RPP through the CARM Client Portal. Who Can Benefit from RPP To benefit from […]
Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff (CPUKT) – Code 35
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) enters into force for the United-Kingdom on September 1, 2026. As a result, eligible goods from the United-Kingdom imported into Canada are entitled to the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff (CPUKT) tariff treatment as of September 1, 2026. The T2026-2 Customs Tariff reflects amendments to […]
SIMA: Truck and Bus Tires (TBT 2026 IN)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on August 31, 2026, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of truck and bus originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. The investigations follow a complaint filed by the Canadian Retread Manufacturers Association and Michelin North America […]
Complete list of U.S. products subject to counter tariffs effective September 8, 2026.
As a result of the U.S.’s decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on $27.6 billion of Canadian goods effective August 22, 2026, the Prime Minister announced that Canada will match the incoming U.S. Section 338 tariffs – dollar for dollar. These new countermeasures on $27.6 billion in products imported from the U.S. will […]
Canadian Exporters Should Prepare Before August 19.
The U.S. announced a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 on July 20, 2026, effective August 19, 2026. The tariff applies based on the entry date, not the shipment date, so goods must arrive and clear U.S. customs before 12:01 a.m. ET on […]
Implementation of a Streamlined Triaging Process for Part III Crop Variety Applications
Effective September 1, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Variety Registration Office (VRO) will implement a streamlined triaging process for variety registration applications for crop kinds listed in Part III of Schedule III of the Seeds Regulations. The new process is intended to improve service efficiency and speed up the review of eligible applications […]
Transition of Energy Efficiency Regulatory Authority.
Please be advised that responsibility for Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations is transitioning from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). This administrative change took effect on July 30, 2026. How this impacts the current consultation period: The proposed Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (Amendment 19) were published in the […]
Canada is imposing sanctions on Streit Group under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that Canada is imposing sanctions on Streit Group under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. Streit Group is a defence manufacturer that produces armoured vehicles and other military equipment. Canada is sanctioning this company following multiple credible reports confirming that armoured vehicles they manufactured have been […]