In order to ensure an orderly transition between quota years, allocation holders who had an allocation under the previous year’s Beef and Veal TRQ are normally issued advances up to a maximum of 30% of their previous year’s import allocations.
Advances for the 2018 allocation year under the Beef and Veal TRQ will become effective on DECEMBER 6, 2017 at 2 p.m. (Eastern Time). As of that time, it will be possible to apply for shipment-specific import permits for beef and veal for the 2018 allocation year.
As a participant in the Single Window Initiative (SWI), Global Affairs Canada encourages its use. However, given current SWI functionality, there may be delays in obtaining shipment-specific import permits for beef and veal as compared to using EICS directly.
Given that shipment-specific import permits under the Beef and Veal TRQ are issued on a first-come-first-served basis, and that there is a high demand for the imports under Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Reserve, applicants may find it preferable to use EICS directly when applying for shipment-specific import permits.
If you any questions please, contact Anca Darbyshire at [email protected] or at 343-203-4354.