CBSA and RCMP charge four in cross-border tobacco smuggling investigation

The Canada Border Services Agency and the RCMP's Transnational Serious and Organized Crime team in Saskatchewan charged four individuals on September 21, 2026, with offences under the Criminal Code, the Excise Act and the Customs Act following a joint investigation into a rail-based smuggling operation. The accused are alleged to have transported nearly 116,000 kg of tobacco into Canada from the United States, and interprovincially, between October 2020 and April 2024. Johnny Gamboa, Harminder Grewal, Rinnamoon Haddad and Avikesh Sharma are scheduled to appear at the Toronto Provincial Court on October 29, 2026.

CITT finds reasonable indication of injury in paperboard cups and containers from China

Canada's International Trade Tribunal determined on October 16, 2026, in preliminary injury inquiry PI-2026-004, that there is a reasonable indication that the dumping and subsidizing of paperboard cups and containers from the People's Republic of China have caused injury to the domestic industry. The inquiry followed the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations under the Special Import Measures Act. CBSA will continue its investigations and issue preliminary determinations by November 16, 2026.

CBSA makes preliminary dumping determination on wheat gluten from Italy, Poland and the UK

The Canada Border Services Agency made a preliminary determination on September 17, 2026, under subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, that wheat gluten originating in or exported from Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom is being dumped, and imposed provisional duty on the same date on dumped goods released from that day until the CBSA terminates the investigation or the CITT makes an order or finding.

CITT initiates final injury inquiry NQ-2026-006 on dumped wheat gluten from Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a final injury inquiry, NQ-2026-006, into whether dumping of wheat gluten originating in or exported from Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom has caused injury or retardation or threatens to cause injury. The inquiry follows a notice from the Canada Border Services Agency that a preliminary determination was made on the dumping. The Tribunal will determine on January 15, 2027 whether the dumping has caused injury or retardation or threatens to cause injury to the domestic industry. Interested persons, associations or governments may participate by filing Form I—Notice of Participation.

CBSA makes preliminary dumping determination on wheat gluten from Italy, Poland and the UK

CBSA states that on September 17, 2026, under subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act, it made a preliminary determination of dumping respecting wheat gluten originating in or exported from Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom, usually imported under tariff classification numbers 1109.00.10.00 and 1109.00.20.00.

Finance Canada reviews CITT safeguard report on global canned and frozen vegetable imports

Canada's Department of Finance states that the Canadian International Trade Tribunal issued its report in the safeguard inquiry into whether global imports of certain canned and frozen vegetables are causing or threatening serious injury to Canadian producers, and that the government will review it and announce its decision in due course. The 10 per cent surtax on global imports of canned vegetables announced on June 10, 2026, remains in place for its maximum duration of 200 days or until it is replaced by final safeguard measures. The inquiry was initiated on March 13, 2026, when the government directed the CITT to examine those imports.

CITT submits safeguard inquiry report on certain vegetable goods to Governor in Council

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal submitted to the Governor in Council its report on the importation of certain vegetable goods, including its determination, reasons and any recommendations. The inquiry examined whether the goods were being imported into Canada in such increased quantities and under such conditions as to be a principal cause of serious injury or threat of serious injury to domestic producers of like or directly competitive goods. Where the Tribunal made an affirmative finding for any applicable class of goods, it was directed to recommend the most appropriate remedy, considering the effect on consumer affordability of certain vegetable goods and on food security.

The Government of Canada highlights targeted countermeasures and substantive support for workers and businesses in response to U.S. tariffs in Sarnia

Finance Canada lists U.S. dairy, honey and molasses products subject to counter-tariffs from September 8, 2026

CITT finds reasonable indication of injury in wheat gluten dumping case from Italy, Poland and the UK

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal determined on August 18, 2026, in preliminary injury inquiry PI-2026-003, that there is a reasonable indication that dumping of wheat gluten from Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom has caused injury to the domestic industry. The inquiry followed the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of a dumping investigation under the Special Import Measures Act. CBSA will continue its investigation and issue a preliminary determination by September 17, 2026.

CITT initiates preliminary injury inquiry into paperboard cups and containers from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2026-004) into a complaint by Great Pacific Enterprises Limited Partnership (Genpak) of Mississauga, Ontario, that it has suffered injury from the dumping and subsidizing of paperboard cups and containers from China, following the Canada Border Services Agency's initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). On October 16, 2026, the Tribunal will determine whether there is a reasonable indication that the alleged dumping and subsidizing have caused injury or retardation, or threaten to cause injury; if so, CBSA will continue its investigations and make preliminary determinations by November 16, 2026.

Certain Canned Vegetable Goods Surtax Order

Global Affairs Canada sets 2026-2027 TRQs for wheat, barley and their products

Global Affairs Canada states in a message to industry that the 2026-2027 tariff rate quotas for wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by Items 161 to 191 of the Import Control List become accessible on August 1, 2026, administered on a first-come, first-served basis. The annual levels applying from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027 are 226,883 tonnes of wheat, 399,000 tonnes of barley, 123,557 tonnes (grain equivalent) of wheat products and 19,131 tonnes (grain equivalent) of barley products.

Global Affairs Canada sets out CPTPP beef and veal TRQ administration under Notice to Importers Serial No. 1164

Global Affairs Canada's Notice to Importers Serial No. 1164 sets out the policies and practices for administering Canada's tariff rate quota for imports of beef and veal under the CPTPP, covering fresh, chilled or frozen beef and veal under headings 02.01 and 02.02, and remains in effect until further notice. The notice states that over-access tariffs on CPTPP-originating beef and veal were fully eliminated on January 1, 2023, and that such goods meeting CPTPP rules of origin are now duty-free.

CITT initiates expiry review RR-2026-001 on certain whole potatoes from the United States

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an expiry review (RR-2026-001) of its June 2, 2021 order, made in expiry review RR-2020-002, on certain whole potatoes from the United States, to determine whether expiry of the order is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping and injury to the domestic industry. The Canada Border Services Agency will determine by August 28, 2026 whether there is a likelihood of resumed or continued dumping; if positive, the Tribunal will determine by February 4, 2027 whether that dumping is likely to injure the domestic industry. Interested persons, associations or governments may participate by filing Form I—Notice of Participation.

CITT initiates safeguard inquiry into certain vegetable goods, GC-2025-001

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, directed by the Governor in Council on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance, has initiated a safeguard inquiry (GC-2025-001) into whether certain vegetable goods are being imported into Canada in increased quantities and under conditions that are a principal cause of serious injury or threat of serious injury to Canadian producers of like or directly competitive goods. If it makes an affirmative determination, the Tribunal is directed to recommend the most appropriate remedy over a three-year period, considering the effect on consumer affordability of certain vegetable goods and food security. The Tribunal must report to the Minister by September 9, 2026.

CITT initiates final injury inquiry on thermoformed molded fibre tableware from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated a final injury inquiry (NQ-2025-008) on March 2, 2026 into whether the dumping and subsidizing of thermoformed molded fibre tableware originating in or exported from China have caused injury or retardation or threaten to cause injury. The inquiry follows a notice from the Canada Border Services Agency that preliminary determinations were made on the dumping and subsidizing of the goods. The Tribunal will determine on June 26, 2026 whether the dumping and subsidizing have caused injury or retardation or threaten to cause injury to the domestic industry. Interested persons, associations or governments may participate by filing Form I—Notice of Participation.

CITT finds injury on dumped and subsidized thermal paper rolls from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal found, in inquiry NQ-2025-004, that the dumping and subsidizing of thermal paper rolls originating in or exported from China have caused injury to the domestic industry, and anti-dumping and countervailing duties will therefore be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainants were McDermid Paper Converters Limited of Markham, Ontario, Media Cash Register Inc. of Saint Laurent, Québec, and Custom Paper Ltd. of Richmond, British Columbia. The Tribunal will issue the reasons for its finding on January 23, 2026.

Canada's Global Affairs sets 2025-2026 TRQs for wheat, barley and products under ICL Items 161 to 191

Global Affairs Canada states that the 2025-2026 tariff rate quotas for wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by Items 161 to 191 of the Import Control List become accessible on August 1, 2025, administered on a first-come, first-served basis. The annual TRQ levels applying from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026 are 226,883 tonnes for wheat, 399,000 tonnes for barley, 123,557 tonnes (grain equivalent) for wheat products and 19,131 tonnes (grain equivalent) for barley products. Questions are directed to wheat.barley-ble.orge@international.gc.ca.

Canada's Global Affairs announces 2023-2024 tariff rate quotas for wheat, barley and products

Global Affairs Canada states that the 2023-2024 tariff rate quotas for wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by Items 161 to 191 of the Import Control List become accessible on August 1, 2023, administered on a first-come, first-served basis. The annual levels applying from August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024 are 226,883 tonnes for wheat, 399,000 tonnes for barley, 123,557 tonnes (grain equivalent) for wheat products and 19,131 tonnes (grain equivalent) for barley products. Questions are directed to wheat.barley-ble.orge@international.gc.ca.

Global Affairs Canada updates NEICS code list for sugar-containing products exported to the U.S. under WTO-SCP quota

Global Affairs Canada states that the list of NEICS codes for sugar-containing products exported to the United States under the WTO sugar-containing products quota has been updated to reflect the unification of the former "Retail" and "Bulk" pools. The notice covers products classified under HTSUS (2020) subheadings 1701.91.54, 1704.90.74, 1806.20.75, 1806.20.95, 1806.90.55, 1901.10.74, 1901.90.69, 2101.12.54, 2101.20.54, 2106.90.78 and 2106.90.95, for export within Canada's allocated share of the in-quota quantity under CUSMA Annex 3-A, Chapter 3, Article 3.A.5, subparagraph 2(b).

Global Affairs Canada sets WTO sugar-containing products export allocation policy for U.S. shipments

Global Affairs Canada's Notice to Importers and Exporters Serial No. 1091 sets out the policies and practices for administering the WTO sugar-containing products (SCP) tariff-rate quota for exports to the United States under subparagraph 2(b) of Article 3.A.5. of Annex 3-A of Chapter 3 of CUSMA, pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act. For 2022, existing allocation holders receive an allocation equal to their 2021-2022 utilization pro-rated to 99% of the total quantity, with a minimum allocation of 197,500 kg; from 2023-2024 onward, allocations equal the previous year's utilization as adjusted for penalties.

Global Affairs Canada replaces Notice to Importers Serial No. 1072 on wheat and barley TRQs

Global Affairs Canada's Notice to Importers Serial No. 1072, dated April 14, 2022, replaces Serial No. 791 of August 9, 2011 and sets out the rules and procedures for administering the tariff rate quotas for wheat, barley and their products, defined as items 161 to 191 of the Import Control List. The notice clarifies access under certain free-trade agreements and distinguishes the over access/within access classification from the applicable rate of duty for certain retail form products, and removes references to Supplementary Feed Grain Imports and the Canadian Wheat Board Act.

Global Affairs Canada updates EICS commodity codes effective January 1, 2022

Global Affairs Canada states that certain Export and Import Controls System (EICS) commodity codes change effective January 1, 2022, following World Customs Organization HS code updates and related Customs Tariff updates, and that permit and certificate applications with an entry or exit date after December 31, 2021 for the affected goods must use the new commodity codes.

Global Affairs Canada sets allocation policy for CUSMA additional refined sugar TRQ for export to the United States

Global Affairs Canada's Notice to Importers Serial No. 1066 sets out the policies and practices for administering the additional refined sugar tariff rate quota under subparagraph (c) of TRQ - US 9 of CUSMA, covering refined sugar included in Item 5204(b) of the Export Control List that is wholly obtained from raw sugar beets produced in Canada or refined in Canada from non-originating raw sugar.

Canada sets 2022 TRQ rules for peanut butter exports to the United States under ECL item 5201

Global Affairs Canada's Notice to Exporters Serial No. 1063, dated November 1, 2021, replaces Notice to Exporters No. 199 of September 30, 2016 and sets out the administration of the tariff rate quota for exports of peanut butter to the United States under U.S. WTO commitments, covering peanut butter classified under tariff item No. 2008.11.10 for export to the U.S. and U.S. HTS item 2008.11.05, with only goods that are a product of Canada eligible to enter the U.S. under Canada's country-specific reserve.

Global Affairs Canada sets refined sugar TRQ export allocation rules under CUSMA

Global Affairs Canada's Notice to Importers and Exporters Serial No. 1059 sets out the policies and practices for administering the refined sugar tariff rate quota referred to in subparagraph 2(a) of Article 3.A.5 of Annex 3-A of Chapter 3 of CUSMA, under the authority of the Export and Import Permits Act, and remains in effect until further notice. Eligibility for an allocation is limited to residents of Canada and sugar refiners actively involved in refining Originating Sugar in Canada for at least three years, with allocations based on Domestic Market Production Share.

Global Affairs Canada sets CUSMA sugar-containing products export allocation policy under Notice SER 1034

Global Affairs Canada's Notice to Importers and Exporters SER 1034 sets out the allocation policy for sugar-containing products exported to the United States under TRQ - US 10 of CUSMA, covering goods in Item 5203(b) of the Export Control List. For 2021, 80% of the total quantity is allocated equally to applicants that used at least 1,000,000 kg under the 2018-19 WTO SCP TRQ, 17% to smaller users, new entrants and 2020 CUSMA SCP TRQ users, and 3% to new entrants; from 2022, 97% is allocated on prior-year utilization and 3% to new entrants.

Global Affairs Canada sets allocation rules for CUSMA sugar exports to the U.S. under TRQ-US 09

Global Affairs Canada's Notice to Importers and Exporters SER 1035 sets out the policies and practices for administering Originating Sugar under subparagraph (a) of TRQ-US 09 of CUSMA, pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act and its regulations, and remains in effect until further notice. Originating Sugar is defined as sugar included in Item 5204(b) of the Export Control List that is wholly obtained from raw sugar beets produced in Canada.

Canada sets 2019-2020 tariff rate quotas for wheat, barley and their products

Global Affairs Canada states that the 2019-2020 tariff rate quotas for wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by Items 161 to 191 of the Import Control List become accessible on August 1, 2019, administered on a first-come, first-served basis. The annual TRQ levels applying from August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020 are 226,883 tonnes for wheat, 399,000 tonnes for barley, 123,557 tonnes (grain equivalent) for wheat products and 19,131 tonnes (grain equivalent) for barley products. Questions are directed to wheat.barley-ble.orge@international.gc.ca.

Global Affairs Canada opens 10,261,000 kg of sugar-containing products export quota to the U.S.

Global Affairs Canada states that, due to exceptional circumstances, a portion of the sugar-containing products (SCP) export quota to the United States is available for utilization by Canadian residents on a first-come, first-served basis until the quantity is used or September 30, 2019, whichever occurs first, and that as of June 24, 2019 the amount available is 10,261,000 kg. The quota covers only SCPs that are "product of Canada" under item 5203 of the Export Control List, classified under subheadings 1701.91.54, 1704.90.74, 1806.20.75, 1806.20.95, 1806.90.55, 1901.90.56, 2101.12.54, 2101.20.54, 2106.90.78 and 2106.90.95 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (1999).

Global Affairs Canada opens beef and veal TRQ reallocation under Notice to Importers No. 867

Global Affairs Canada states that quota is available for reallocation under the Beef and Veal Tariff Rate Quota, covering Items 114 to 116 on the Import Control List, with 24,432,904 kg available as of October 9, 2018. Under section 7.4 of Notice to Importers No. 867, returned or adjusted quota is normally reallocated first-come-first-served, load-by-load, to a maximum of 26,000 kilograms per load, and only applicants who have used 80% or more of their allocation may apply in writing for the waiting list. Quantities received through the reallocation of returns can be used for imports from Australia and New Zealand only, as the Most-Favored Nation Pool is fully utilized.

Global Affairs Canada sets CETA origin quota rules for high-sugar exports to the EU

Global Affairs Canada's Notice to Exporters Serial No. 214 sets out the administration of the 30,000 metric tonne CETA origin quota for high-sugar containing products exported from Canada to the European Union and its Member States, covering products with 65 per cent or more by net weight of added cane or beet sugar of subheadings 1701.91 through 1701.99 refined in Canada. The quota year runs January 1 to December 31, Pool 1 takes 90 percent for eligible Canadian sugar refiners and Pool 2 takes 10 percent on a first-come, first-served basis, with Pool 1 applications due November 15 and unutilized quota returnable by July 1.

Global Affairs Canada says 2018-2019 wheat products TRQ fills October 19, 2018

Global Affairs Canada states that the 2018-2019 Wheat Products tariff rate quota will be filled as of 11:59 p.m. local time on October 19, 2018, and the within access commitment tariff items will be closed at that time. The message covers imports of wheat products under Customs Tariff headings 11.01, 11.03, 11.04, 11.08, 11.09, 19.01, 19.02, 19.04, 19.05 and 23.02. Once the TRQ level is reached, General Import Permit No. 20 will be suspended for the relevant goods until July 31, 2019, and General Import Permit No. 100 will cover unlimited imports under the over access commitment tariff item for the balance of the 2018-19 marketing year.

Canada's Global Affairs sets 2018-2019 TRQs for wheat, barley and products

Global Affairs Canada states that the 2018-2019 tariff rate quotas for wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products covered by Items 161 to 191 of the Import Control List become accessible August 1, 2018, administered on a first come, first served basis. The annual August 1 to July 31 TRQ levels are 226,883 tonnes for wheat, 399,000 tonnes for barley, 123,557 tonnes grain equivalent for wheat products and 19,131 tonnes grain equivalent for barley products.

Global Affairs Canada reallocates 26,630,000 kg under Beef and Veal TRQ

Global Affairs Canada states that 26,630,000 kg is available for reallocation under the Beef and Veal Tariff Rate Quota, covering Items 114 to 116 on the Import Control List, as of October 16, 2017. Under section 7.4 of Notice to Importers No. 867, quota that becomes available through the allocation adjustment policy or by returns is normally reallocated to eligible applicants on a first-come-first-served, load-by-load basis, to a maximum of 26,000 kilograms per load. Applicants who have used 80% or more of their allocation may apply in writing to be placed on a waiting list; applications from applicants below 80% utilization will not be accepted.

Global Affairs Canada: barley products TRQ fills October 18, 2017, ending GIP No. 20 use

Global Affairs Canada states in Notice to Importers Serial No. 903 that the barley products tariff rate quota will be filled on October 18, 2017, and that 11:59 p.m. local time that day is the cut-off for accounting for imports of barley products under a within access commitment tariff item. The notice covers Items 183 to 191 of the Import Control List, namely barley products under heading numbers 11.02, 11.03, 11.04, 11.07, 11.08, 19.01, 19.04 and 23.02 of the Customs Tariff schedule.

Global Affairs Canada: wheat products TRQ to be filled October 13, 2017, ending GIP No. 20 use

Global Affairs Canada states in Notice to Importers Serial No. 902 that the wheat products tariff rate quota will be filled on October 13, 2017, and that 11:59 p.m. local time that day is the cut-off for accounting for imports of wheat products classified under a "within access commitment" tariff item. The notice covers Items 162 to 181 of the Import Control List, namely wheat products under heading numbers 11.01, 11.03, 11.04, 11.08, 11.09, 19.01, 19.02, 19.04, 19.05 and 23.02 of the Customs Tariff.

Global Affairs Canada opens beef and veal TRQ reallocation under Items 114 to 116

Global Affairs Canada states that quota is currently available for reallocation under the Beef and Veal Tariff Rate Quota for Items 114 to 116 on the Import Control List, and that the quantity available as of October 15, 2016 is 12,826,035 kg. Under section 7.4 of Notice to Importers No. 867, returned or adjustment-policy quota is normally reallocated to eligible applicants first-come-first-served, load-by-load, to a maximum of 26,000 kilograms per load. Applicants who have used 80% or more of their allocation may apply in writing for the waiting list; applications from applicants below 80% utilization will not be accepted.

Global Affairs Canada issues Peanut Butter Notice to Exporters No. 199 for U.S. exports

Global Affairs Canada issued a new Notice to Exporters for peanut butter exports to the United States, Peanut Butter Notice to Exporters No. 199, reflecting changes to the allocation, return and reallocation policies for the peanut butter quota. The Notice invites applicants to apply for a share of the peanut butter for export to the United States, with a deadline of November 15, 2016 for the 2017 peanut butter export year. Application forms are in the Notice, and applications may be submitted by email or by mail or courier to the Trade Controls Policy Division (TIC), Global Affairs Canada, 125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G2.