For Consultation: D-Memo D21-1-1 / Consultation Mémo-D D21-1-1

September 23, 2026

Good day,

The Tariff Policy Unit is requesting input and feedback from your area on updates to Memorandum D21-1-1: Customs Privileges for Diplomatic Missions, Consular Posts and Accredited International Organizations - Tariff Item No. 9808.00.00. The major changes are highlighted in yellow.

We greatly appreciate your help and contribution regarding these documents.

Bonjour,

L'Unité de la politique tarifaire sollicite la contribution et la rétroaction de votre secteur sur les mises à jour du Mémorandum D21-1-1 : Privilèges douaniers accordés aux missions diplomatiques, aux postes consulaires et aux organisations internationales accréditées - numéro tarifaire 9808.00.00. Les principaux changements sont surlignés en jaune.

Nous apprécions grandement votre aide et contribution à l’égard de ces documents.

Merci / Thank you!

Cordialement / Regards,

Commercial and Trade Industry Forum (CTIF) / Commercial and Trade Branch
Canada Border Services Agency / Government of Canada
[email protected]

Forum de l’industrie du secteur commercial et des échanges commerciaux (FISCEC) / Direction générale du secteur commercial et des échanges commerciaux
Agence des services frontaliers du Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
[email protected]

Please click this link for the draft versions of D21-1-1 (English and French).

Please provide feedback to [email protected] by end of day Thursday, October 8, so we can consolidate and submit to CBSA on behalf of members - thank you!

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CBSA Policies & Decisions

My Association

My Association - General

Information source

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB)

Obtained by CSCB on behalf of members

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