CANADA CUSTOMS ALERT: Canada’s Response to U.S.’ Imposition of Tariffs (Motor Vehicles)
Effective April 9, 2025, motor vehicles originating in the U.S. and imported into Canada are subject to a surtax in the amount of 25% of the value for duty in accordance with the United States Surtax Order (Motor Vehicles 2025). The value for duty is determined in accordance with sections 47 to...Continue reading→
U.S. CUSTOMS ALERT: Automobile and Automobile Parts Annex Published
The Annex to the Executive Order pertaining to the 25% tariffs on automobiles and certain automobile parts has been published in the Federal Register. It can be found HERE. The tariffs on subject automobiles are effective April 3, 2025 at 12:01 am. The tariffs on the parts outlined in the...Continue reading→
CANADA CUSTOMS ALERT: Canada announces new countermeasures in response to tariffs from the United States of America
Yesterday, the United States administration announced a new series of tariffs that will significantly impact the international trading system. While key aspects of the Canada-U.S. trade relationship remain intact, new tariffs on automobiles have now taken effect. These additional measures come on top of previously implemented tariffs, including those on...Continue reading→
U.S. CUSTOMS ALERT: Reciprocal Tariffs
The President of the United States has signed, and the White House has published, an Executive Order outlining and imposing the long-threatened “reciprocal” tariffs on imports in the the United States. The Executive Order can be found HERE and the Fact Sheet can be found HERE. The annexes referenced in...Continue reading→
CARM ALERT: Financial Security Deadline Extension – May 20, 2025
Following up on a request made by a number of stakeholders, Treasury Board has approved a regulatory package for a 30-day extension to the period in which imported goods may be released prior to payment without giving financial security until May 20, 2025 at 3:00 am (EDT). An importer who...Continue reading→
CANADA CUSTOMS ALERT: Canada’s Response to U.S.’ Imposition of Tariffs (Steel and Aluminum)
Effective March 13, 2025, the Government of Canada is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on $29.8 billion in products imported from the United States (U.S.). These tariffs only apply to goods originating from the U.S., which shall be considered as those goods eligible to be marked as a good of...Continue reading→
U.S. CUSTOMS ALERT: Commerce Certifies Readiness For Additional Steel and Aluminum Derivative Reporting
Late in the evening on March 11, 2025, CBP issued CSMS messages advising that the Secretary of Commerce has certified that “adequate systems are in place to fully, efficiently, and expediently process and collect tariff revenue” for the additional derivatives classified outside of chapters 73 for steel, and 76 for...Continue reading→
U.S CUSTOMS ALERT: March 12 Implementation of Duties on Steel and Aluminum
The Department of Commerce has posted revised HTS lists for steel and aluminum, including some derivatives, to which 25% duty will be applicable effective March 12, 2025 at 12:01 am. The applicable notice pertaining to steel can be found HERE. Aluminum can be found HERE. As previously advised, Canada and...Continue reading→
U.S. CUSTOMS ALERT: Executive Order Issued Exempting USMCA Products of Canada
The President has signed an Executive Order exempting products of Canada that qualify for duty free treatment pursuant to the terms of the USMCA agreement EFFECTIVE MARCH 7, 2025 at 12:01 am. **Notably, the effective date of the exemption is March 7, 2025 at 12:01 am. Accordingly, and unfortunately, any...Continue reading→
CANADA CUSTOMS ALERT: Canada’s Response to the U.S.’ Imposition of Tariffs (2025-1)
Effective March 4, 2025, the Government of Canada is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on $30 billion in goods imported from the United States (U.S.). These tariffs only apply to goods originating from the U.S., which shall be considered as those goods eligible to be marked as a good of the U.S. in...Continue reading→