Goods imported for Pan-Am Games to get duty and tax relief

The 2015 Pan American Games and Para-pan American games are being held this summer in Canada. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that certain imports may qualify for duty and partial tax relief, if the importation is specifically for use in the upcoming Pan-Am games.

CBSA provides details of the conditions under which the customs duties may be relieved on some goods imported permanently and temporarily for exclusive use in connection with the 2015 Pan American Games.

View Customs Notice 15-006 Permanent importations and Customs Notice CN15-007 for Temporary importations.