Following Finance Canada’s announcement extending tariff relief for the automotive and aerospace manufacturing sectors through June 30, 2027, the CBSA has issued critical administrative instructions for importers to claim these benefits at the border, Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order.
The formal amendment was officially published in the Canada Gazette, Part II on July 1, 2026. To ensure eligible downstream steel derivative inputs bypass the 25% surtax automatically, specialized data fields must be completed on your customs accounting declarations.
Key Operational Requirements Mandatory Authorization Codes: Importers cannot simply rely on product descriptions alone. The appropriate CBSA special authorization code must be explicitly transmitted on your customs accounting documentation at the time of entry.
- Where to Find Valid Codes: The complete, case-sensitive registry of eligible codes and matching Harmonized System (HS) classifications is detailed in Customs Notice 26-07: Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order.
- Documentation Safeguard: When utilizing these special codes, businesses must maintain clear, auditable trail records (such as purchase orders or manufacturing bills of materials) proving the steel derivatives are definitively designated for automotive or aerospace production.
Why This Matters: Omitting or misdeclaring the authorization code will result in the immediate automated assessment of a 25% surtax on the shipment.
Need to Update Your Customs Profiles? If you are currently importing qualifying inputs for the automotive or aerospace sectors, our team can help you map your parts numbers to the correct codes found in Customs Notice 26-07: Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order. Please reach out to our Canadian regulatory team to ensure seamless border clearance.