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Consultation results on proposed modernization of Canada’s Seed Regulations
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recently published feedback received from stakeholders on the policy paper outlining… Read more
Surtax eliminated, but import quota now in place on electric vehicles from China
On February 26, 2026, the Canadian Government announced the elimination of the 100% surtax on imports of electric… Read more
Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order now in effect
On February 24, 2026, the Government of Canada released PC 2026-0145, Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order which… Read more
U.S. surtax remission updates – February 2026
On February 5, 2026, the Government of Canada released PC 2026-106, Order Amending the United States Surtax Remission… Read more
CBSA resumes collection of late payment penalties: What importers need to know
The CBSA’s grace period for late payment penalties and interest ended January 31, 2026. Learn what this means… Read more
SIMA investigation into certain oil and gas well casing from Austria
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) work to protect Canadian businesses… Read more
SIMA: CITT’s final injury ruling on cast iron soil pipes from China
On February 6, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) issued a final injury finding concerning the dumping… Read more
Expiry review of photovoltaic modules and laminates SIMA case
Expiry reviews are conducted jointly by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal… Read more
U.S. surtax remission updates
The following are recent changes to the U.S. Surtax Remission order as provided in the December 2025 update… Read more
Customs Notice 26-02: Administration of Surtax on Imports of Certain Steel Goods Remission Order 2025
On January 26, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued Customs Notice 26-02, containing administrative guidelines for… Read more