In brief
1. This memorandum is part of an overall revision of the D Memoranda series to reflect the implementation of the following trade agreements:
- Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA)
- Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
- Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)
2. The “Guidelines and General Information” contained herein provide policy and procedural information related to the administration of these free trade agreements (FTAs).
3. Please note that the amendments to the Proof of Origin of Imported Goods Regulations to support the implementation of the above FTAs, were announced via Customs Notices. The existing Proof of Origin of Imported Goods Regulations, currently on the Justice Canada website, will reflect these amendments when published in Part II of the Canada Gazette. The effective date of the regulatory amendments and new regulations will be made retroactive to the date of coming into force of the FTA in accordance with paragraph 167.1(b) of the Customs Act and are as outlined in the relevant Customs Notices listed below:
- Customs Notice 14-023 Proposed Regulatory Amendments and Proposed New Regulations Related to the Implementation of the Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
- Customs Notice 14-033 Proposed Regulatory Amendments and Proposed New Regulations Related to the Implementation of the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement
- Customs Notice 18-27 Regulatory Amendments and New Regulations Related to the Implementation of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
- Customs Notice 20-22 The Canada - United States - Mexico Agreement’s (CUSMA) Regulatory Amendments and New Regulations Made Pursuant to the Customs Act
4. These regulations remain subject to future decision of the Governor in Council. This memorandum will be revised to provide the link to the specific regulations once the Governor in Council has passed the proposed regulatory amendments and new regulations.
This Memorandum is available in its entirety on the CBSA website.