March 13, 2026 Update: CBSA has advised remission is permitted for eligible goods imported since December 26, 2025 in respect of surtax applied per the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order.
CBSA and Finance Canada have officially released the Customs Notice regarding the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order. This is a significant update for importers looking to recover or avoid surtax on specific products.
How to determine if your goods qualify
The remission applies only to specific products. We recommend reviewing the official Schedule immediately, paying close attention to:
- HS Classifications
- Product Descriptions
For full details on the application process, please view Customs Notice 26-07.
Key details regarding this remission include:
- Remission is granted of surtaxes paid or payable under the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order in respect of goods imported for use by any of the following entities for the purpose of health care, public health, public safety, national defence or national security:
(a) a government health research organization or clinical health research organization;
(b) an organization that produces or stores medical countermeasures, including pharmaceuticals or medical devices;
(c) the office of a public health official, as defined in subsection C.10.001(1) of the Food and Drug Regulations;
(d) an organization that provides ambulance or other emergency response services;
(e) a firefighting service;
(f) a law enforcement agency;
(g) a federal or provincial correctional service;
(h) the Department of National Defence;
(i) the Canadian Forces; or
(j) the Canadian Security Intelligence Service
- Remission is granted of surtaxes paid or payable under the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order in respect of goods imported
(a) for use in the provision of medically necessary health care services, including services provided at
(i) a hospital,
(ii) a health care or dental clinic,
(iii) a medical, dental or diagnostic laboratory, or
(iv) a long-term care facility; or
(b) for use, for the purpose of health care or public health, by:
(i) an entity that provides products or services related to blood, cells, tissues or organs for medically necessary health care, or
(ii) a federal, provincial, local or Indigenous health authority
- Remission is granted of surtaxes paid or payable under the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order in respect of the goods referred to in column 2 of the schedule that are classified under a tariff classification number set out in column 1.
- Remission is granted of surtaxes paid or payable under the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order in respect of utility wind towers, and sections of those towers, that are classified under tariff item 7308.20.00 and that:
(a) are imported for installation on an offshore energy project; or
(b) are the subject of a purchase order, signed before December 26, 2025 by the proponent of an energy project in Canada, that specifies their price and quantity.
- Remission can only be applied to shipments released from customs on February 24th or later.
How to Request a Correction
If you have shipments released on or after February 24 that qualify for this remission, please forward the details to BCB Canada. Our team will review the information and initiate the necessary corrections and adjustments.