Using the correct tariff classification: beyond duties and taxes
Beyond its usual function for determining the rate of duty on imported goods, tariff classification is a crucial component of several additional economic purposes.
CBSA issues final dumping determination on certain oil country tubular goods from 5 countries
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a final determination of dumping respecting certain oil country tubular goods originating in or exported from Mexico and the Philippines, and originating in Türkiye and exported or produced by, or on behalf of, Borusan Mannesmann Boru Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. (Borusan), originating in South Korea and exported or […]
WTO warns that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could reduce global trade growth
According to the World Trade Organization (WTO) global trade is set to slow in 2026 following stronger than expected growth in 2025 on the back of surging trade in AI-enabling products. WTO economists warn that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could further reduce trade growth if energy prices remain elevated, noting that it […]
Selected Government Memorandums, Notices and Decisions
Here is a selection of relevant memorandums, notices, and decisions published this week. If you have any questions, be sure to contact your Axxess specialist.
CBSA initiates a dumping investigation on unarmoured building cables from China
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations to determine whether unarmoured building cables from China are being sold at unfair prices in Canada (dumping) and/or are being subsidized. These practices can harm Canadian industries by undercutting prices, which undermines fair competition.
Tribunal starts safeguard inquiry on imports of certain vegetable goods
On the recommendation of the Minister of Finance, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) began an inquiry to determine whether certain vegetable goods (see list below) are being imported into Canada in such increased quantities and under such conditions as to be a principal cause of serious injury or threat thereof to Canadian producers of […]
Selected Government Memorandums, Notices and Decisions
Here is a selection of relevant memorandums, notices, and decisions published this week. If you have any questions, be sure to contact your Axxess specialist.
Ottawa launches consultations on Canada’s Automotive Remission Framework
Canada is consulting vehicle assemblers, importers, parts producers, workers’ associations, unions and any other interested parties to obtain their views and feedback on potential changes to Canada’s automotive remission framework in respect of counter-tariffs applicable on certain imports from the United States (U.S.).
Introduction of permit requirement to import Chinese-made electric vehicles to Canada
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) published instructions to inform importers of the rules and procedures governing the administration of the quota for imports of electric vehicles (EVs) from the People’s Republic of China (China).
Tribunal initiates expiry review of anti-dumping duties on wheat gluten from six countries
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an expiry review of its finding made in April 2021 to determine if the expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping of wheat gluten from Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Lithuania and is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry.