The Canadian Government plans to extend the same remission (tariff relief) measures currently available under the United States Surtax Remission Order to the new counter-tariffs, subject to approval by the Governor in Council.
Existing remission measures will apply:
Any remission specific to a particular product or company already granted under the United States Surtax Remission Order will also apply to the new tariffs, subject to the existing terms and conditions.
For instance, if a steel-based product currently receives relief from the existing 25% surtax, it would also receive relief from the new 50% tariff.
Additional relief is available until June 30, 2027:
The new tariff measures will also qualify for the existing horizontal remission provisions under the United States Surtax Remission Order for the following goods and uses:
- All goods used by eligible public health, public safety, and national security organizations.
- Steel goods used in automotive and aerospace manufacturing.
- Non-steel goods used in:
- manufacturing,
- processing,
- food and beverage packaging, and
- agricultural production in Canada.
Industries covered:
For remission purposes:
- Manufacturing includes all activities classified under NAICS Chapter 31-33.
- Agriculture includes all activities classified under NAICS Chapter 11, including forestry, fishing, and hunting.
Sectors covered by this relief include:
- inputs used in fish and seafood processing
- pet food manufacturing, and
- fishing activities in Canada.
Interested in claiming remission?
Navigating trade relief programs can be complex, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our team offers services to review your import history and current goods to identify eligibility for duty remission, relief or refunds.
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