Trans-Pacific Partnership enters into force for Brunei on July 12

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will enter into force for Brunei on July 12.

As a result, eligible Bruneian goods imported into Canada are entitled to the CPTPP tariff treatment as of July 12, 2023.

For additional information see Customs Notice 23-19.

The CPTPP is comprised of Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.

The United Kingdom concluded talks to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership and current CPTPP members are now working with the UK to prepare and verify the legal instrument of accession.