Request for Removal of Customs Duty on Generators
12 September 2002
Request for Removal of Customs Duty on Generators
The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request for the removal of the Customs duty on generators for use in aero-derivative gas turbine-driven generator sets with a range of 50 to 70 MW. These generators are classified in tariff item No. 8501.64.91 of the Customs Tariff, and are dutiable at 6 per cent under the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) Tariff.
The applicant claims that generators at this power range are not available from Canadian production and that tariff relief would enhance its competitiveness in both the domestic and export markets.
Members with an interest in this request, or are aware of others who could potentially be affected by such action, are asked to contact Paul Robichaud at the Department of Finance by 23 October 2002. Mr. Robichaud can be reached at (613) 992-2510, or by fax at (613) 992-6761, and by e-mail at [email protected].