Changes to Canadian Steel Tariff-Rate Quotas Effective June 28, 2026
We would like to inform you of upcoming changes to Canada’s steel tariff-rate quota (TRQ) measures administered by Global Affairs Canada that may affect your steel imports. Effective June 28, 2026, the TRQ program for certain steel products will enter Year 2, Quarter 1 under the amended surtax measures. Key changes include: Adjustments to quota […]
Processing delays resolved and AMPS grace period has expired
Following our advisory dated May 6 2026; Delays processing at CBSA Continue & temporary suspension of Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPS) , Axxess International would like to provide the following update. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to announce the resolution of service interruptions that led to delayed commercial messages. Consequently, on June 16th, […]
CBSA confirms final dumping and subsidy decisions on thermoformed molded fibre tableware from China
On May 28, 2026, pursuant to subsection 41(1)(b) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued its final decisions confirming dumping and subsidizing of thermoformed molded fibre tableware from China. The official notice was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on June 6, 2026. The Canadian International Trade […]
CITT initiates formal injury inquiry into forged grinding media from China
On June 6, 2026, the Canada Gazette (Part I, Vol. 160, No. 23) published a notice from the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) launching a formal inquiry (NQ-2026-002) into imports of forged or stamped steel grinding media originating in or exported from China. The inquiry follows the preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing made by […]
Treatment of commissions and brokerage fees in calculating the value for duty
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) sets out, in a memorandum, how commissions and brokerage fees* are to be treated when determining the value for duty of imported goods. Commissions and brokerage fees are amounts paid to intermediaries who help bring about a sale, on behalf of either the seller or the buyer. Selling agents, […]
Canada–Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation Act receives Royal Assent
Following its approval by the House of Commons and the Senate, the Canada–Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement Implementation Act received Royal Assent on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, marking an important step toward the agreement’s implementation. Signed by both countries on September 24, 2025, the Canada–Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is an ambitious agreement that […]
Dumping of Chinese unarmoured building cables found to be injuring the Canadian industry, Tribunal rules
In concluding a preliminary injury inquiry, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) determined that the evidence reasonably indicates that the dumping and subsidizing of certain unarmoured building cables from China have caused injury to the domestic industry. The Tribunal was required to investigate under the Special Import Measures Act following the initiation of dumping and […]
Nineteen WTO members conclude an agreement exempting electronic transmissions from customs duties
According to media sources, several member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have agreed not to impose customs duties on e-commerce transactions. A WTO moratorium had exempted data flows from cross-border customs duties since 1998 and had been renewed at WTO ministerial conferences ever since. However, the failure to renew it at the 14th […]
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 oil and gas well casing from Austria
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation respecting the alleged injurious dumping of oil and gas well casing originating in or exported from the Republic of Austria.