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The Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods has been updated, please see this link for full details: https://orders-in-council.canada.ca/attachment.php?attach=47487&lang=en Amendments 1(1) The portion of subsection 2(1) of the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of…

The U.S. has announced that new tariffs on Mexico, set to go into force August 1, 2025, will be delayed for 90 days due to the complexities of this particular agreement, in part because of their shared border. The current tariffs against Mexico will continue during this 90-day extension: 25%…

The Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU) office will be closed on August 4, 2025, however, the TCCU production support will be operating on an “after hours” schedule during this time. For urgent client service outside business hours and statutory holidays, please contact the TCCU hotline at 1-888…

South Korea The U.S. has announced a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea, including autos, as part of a trade deal, a figure that is down from the original 25%. South Korea would accept American products, including autos and agriculture into its markets and impose no import duties on them. South…

PC Number: 2025-0592 Date: 2025-07-30 Steel Goods and Aluminum Goods Surtax Order Interpretation Definitions 1 The following definitions apply in this Order. aluminum goods means (a) goods that are classified under a tariff item set out in Part 2 of the schedule; or (b) goods that are classified…

Effective as of 12:01 EDT August 29, 2025, the U.S. has issued an Executive Order (EO) which states that the de minimis exemption will no longer apply to packages valued at or under $800 US (not including postal shipments). The EO is issued on a global basis, and specifically includes Hong Kong…

B) Chapter 03 Chapter 03 was published to: ii) change the release recommendation from “Approved” to “Refuse Entry” for the following HS codes with the end use “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution”: 03.07.31.5607.12 – Mytilus californianus – TSN 79455 – Mussel (live or non…

B) Chapter 03 Chapter 03 was published to: i) add the following OGD extensions: 03.07.91.0703.80 – Atrina pectinata – Comb penshell (live or non-ready-to-eat, shell on) (Fresh or chilled) 03.07.91.0703.81 – Atrina pectinata – Comb penshell (non-ready-to-eat, shell off) (Fresh or chilled) 03.07.91…

A) Chapter 02 Chapter 02 was published to: i) modify the import conditions of the following HS codes with the end uses “In transit through Canada”, “Human consumption”, and “Other end uses” originating from Australia: 02.08.90.5242 – Emu 02.08.90.5243 – Ostrich 02.08.90.5249 – Rhea ii) modify the…

Updates from Public Safety Canada on reporting under Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (Supply Chains Act) In this edition: Closing of the second reporting cycle Share your feedback with Public Safety Canada Closing of the second reporting cycle Annual…

Link: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/cn25-28-eng.html Ottawa, July 31, 2025 1. This notice provides information on the application of the Steel Goods and Aluminum Goods Surtax Order, specifically regarding surtax provisions effective July 31, 2025, on certain steel goods melted and…

CSCB National Office will be closed on Monday, August 4, 2025 in observance of the Civic Holiday.

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Effective August 1, 2025, as a result of a U.S. investigation under Section 232 that Trump ordered in February, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation ordering 50 per cent tariffs on certain copper imports, citing national security. The tariffs will exclude copper scrap and…

Following recent updates to the phytosanitary requirements for peat moss to China, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like to inform you that as of July 1st, 2025, China requires the name and registration number of the producing, processing and storage facilities assigned by China…

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has updated the notice to industry about the importance of accurately using Product of Canada, Made in Canada and other origin claims. A new section was added about the use of the maple leaf online and on retail shelves. Revisions were also made to note an…

On July 29, 2025, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an expiry review of its order made on October 14, 2020, in Expiry Review No. RR-2019-003, concerning the dumping of certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, the…