CBSA restricts oversized commercial vehicles at Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle crossing from April 21, 2025

CBSA states in Customs Notice 25-18 that, effective April 21, 2025, oversized commercial vehicles can no longer enter Canada northbound through the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle (Highway 15) border crossing, due to power line and overhead cable installation and port-of-entry modernization work. Oversized vehicles are those with trailers exceeding 5 metres (16.4 feet) in height, 2.6 metres (8.5 feet) in width and 16.1 metres (53 feet) in length; road trains of these dimensions remain authorized.

CBSA seeks new Barrie-area highway sufferance warehouse after Midhurst licence surrender

CBSA states in Customs Notice 25-20 that the company at 16 Bertram Industrial Parkway, Midhurst, Ontario surrendered its "BW" type highway sufferance warehouse licence effective January 20, 2025, and that CBSA is advertising for a new highway sufferance warehouse in the Barrie, Ontario area under the authority of the Mississauga CBSA office. Applicants must meet the Customs Sufferance Warehouses Regulations and operate a public sufferance warehouse for in-bond goods, referring to Memorandum D4-1-4 and submitting Form E400B. Applications must be received or postmarked no later than 14 calendar days after the notice's publication date.

CBSA invites licence applications for a public highway sufferance warehouse in Hamilton, Ontario

The CBSA is inviting applications for a licence to operate a public "BW" type highway sufferance warehouse under the authority of the Hamilton CBSA office, for a facility that meets the Customs Sufferance Warehouses Regulations and stores in-bond goods. Applications must be submitted through the CARM Client Portal and received no later than 14 calendar days after the publication date of this notice. Further information is in Memorandum D4-1-4, Customs Sufferance Warehouses.

CARM: End of Release Prior to Payment (RPP) Transition Period

CARM Release Prior to Payment (RPP) Contingency Plan – Time Sensitive/Perishable Goods

CBSA updates surtax and TRQ rules for certain steel goods under SOR/2026-0119

The Canada Border Services Agency states in Customs Notice 25-24 that the Order Imposing a Surtax on the Importation of Certain Steel Goods (SOR/2025-148), as amended by SOR/2025-155, SOR/2025-266 and SOR/2026-0119, applies a 50% surtax on the value for duty of certain steel goods originating outside Canada, the United States and Mexico, with the SOR/2026-0119 amendments effective June 27, 2026 extending the tariff rate quota surtax until June 27, 2027 and changing Schedules 1 and 2.

CBSA invites licence applications for public highway sufferance warehouse in Fort Erie, Ontario

The CBSA is inviting applications for a licence to operate a public "BW" type highway sufferance warehouse under the authority of the Fort Erie CBSA office. The successful applicant must provide a facility meeting the Customs Sufferance Warehouses Regulations and operate it as a public sufferance warehouse to store in-bond goods. Applications must be submitted through the CARM Client Portal and received no later than 14 calendar days after the publication date of this notice; further information is in Memorandum D4-1-4, Customs Sufferance Warehouses.

CBSA sets surtax refund claim rules for CREDITS Program participants

CBSA states in Customs Notice 25-26 that CREDITS Program participants may submit refund claims where surtax was paid at importation, provided the claims meet all other CREDITS requirements. Surtax claims must be sent in a separate batch, with the surtax and duty amounts combined in the Duty field, and a CREDITS Surtax Template must be emailed to the Revenue Assessment Unit by midnight of the same day the batches were transmitted, one template per batch. A batch received with surtax claims but without the template is treated as non-compliant, resulting in an Administrative Monetary Penalty and placement on upfront review.

CBSA advertises for new highway sufferance warehouse in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

CBSA states in Customs Notice 25-27 that, effective June 30, 2025, the company at 1109 Ominica St. E., Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan surrendered its "BW" type highway sufferance warehouse licence, and CBSA is advertising for a new public "BW" type highway sufferance warehouse under the authority of the Winnipeg CBSA office. Applicants must submit a complete application through the CARM Client Portal, and applications must be received or postmarked no later than 14 calendar days after the publication date of the notice. The successful applicant must provide a facility meeting the Customs Sufferance Warehouses Regulations and operate it as a public sufferance warehouse to store in-bond goods.

Steel Goods and Aluminum Goods Surtax Order

CITT initiates expiry review of small power transformers from Chinese Taipei and Korea

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal initiated an expiry review (RR-2026-007) of its December 24, 2021 finding in inquiry NQ-2021-003 on certain small power transformers from Chinese Taipei and Korea, to determine whether expiry of the finding is likely to lead to continued or resumed dumping and injury to the domestic industry. The Canada Border Services Agency will determine no later than February 26, 2027 whether there is a likelihood of resumed or continued dumping; if positive, the Tribunal will decide no later than August 5, 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.

Alberta Recycling Management Authority: Phase II of Alberta EPR for packaging and paper products begins October 1, 2026

The Alberta Recycling Management Authority states that Phase II of Alberta's Extended Producer Responsibility system for single-use products, packaging and paper products (PPP) begins October 1, 2026, standardizing recycling province-wide and expanding collection to eligible multi-family buildings. Phase I began in April 2025 and covered PPP and hazardous and special products. ARMA says the 2025 PPP program contributed more than $160 million to GDP, $75 million in wages, $10.1 million in taxes and supported 1,230 full-time equivalent jobs.

USITC votes to continue investigations on linear hydraulic cylinders from Canada, China, India, Mexico and South Korea

The USITC determined on September 30, 2026 that there is a reasonable indication that a U.S. industry is materially injured by imports of linear hydraulic cylinders from Canada, China, India, Mexico and South Korea that are allegedly sold in the United States at less than fair value and subsidized by the governments of China, India and Mexico. The affirmative vote, in Inv. Nos. 701-TA-802-804 and 731-TA-1799-1803 (Preliminary), means Commerce will continue its investigations of these imports. The USITC's public report, USITC Publication 5800, will be available on the USITC website by November 16, 2026.

CBP: certain Canadian products excluded from U.S. importation under Proclamations 11061, 11062 and 11063 from September 29, 2026

CBP states in CSMS # 70050970 that, effective September 29, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, certain covered products of Canada identified in the Annexes to Presidential Proclamations 11061, 11062 and 11063 are excluded from importation into the United States, covering certain commodities under HTSUS headings 0404, 1702, 1703, 2202, 2203, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207, 2208 and 8711. Exclusion precludes admission into a Foreign Trade Zone or bonded warehouse, in-bond transportation and entry for consumption, and any entry containing covered products will be unconditionally rejected; entries filed in ACE that have not been released will be cancelled as of that time. Covered products imported before September 29, 2026, 12:01 a.m.

CBP adds ACE Cargo Release and FTZ error codes for restricted Canadian products under Proclamations 11061, 11062 and 11063

CBP states in CSMS # 70050117 that it has added error codes 239 (e214 FTZ admissions) and 335 (ACE Cargo Release) for designated imports originating from Canada entered for consumption or withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on September 29, 2026, covering certain products under HTSUS headings 0404, 1702, 1703, 2202, 2203, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207, 2208 and 8711, including alcohol packed in bottles, cans, boxes, kegs or other direct-to-consumption containers. The codes were added as part of the implementation of Proclamations 11061, 11062 and 11063. Non-compliant submissions will be rejected with those error codes.

CBSA charges Ontario man with firearm smuggling after Essex County seizure of 53 firearms

The Canada Border Services Agency states that its Ontario Firearms Smuggling Enforcement Team arrested Frank Charette of Cottam, Ontario and charged him with smuggling controlled goods, importing goods without a permit and multiple Criminal Code firearm offences after an investigation into the smuggling of firearm parts from the United States. Search warrants executed in Essex County on July 15, 2026 with the RCMP and Ontario Provincial Police resulted in the seizure of 53 firearms, including six unlawfully possessed handguns, two unregistered sub-machine guns, 116 cartridge magazines, 39 of them over capacity, and one auto-sear. He is scheduled to appear at the Windsor courthouse on November 16, 2026.

CITT finds threat of injury on forged grinding media from China in NQ-2026-002

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal found in inquiry NQ-2026-002 that dumping and subsidizing of forged grinding media originating in or exported from China have not caused injury to the domestic industry but are threatening to cause injury, and anti-dumping and countervailing duties will therefore be collected by the Canada Border Services Agency. The complainant was Moly-Cop Canada of Kamloops, British Columbia. The Tribunal will issue its reasons on October 7, 2026.

Commerce corrects ITC preliminary determination timing in linear hydraulic cylinders LTFV initiation

Commerce published a correction to its September 14, 2026 initiation of less-than-fair-value investigations on certain linear hydraulic cylinders and parts thereof from Canada, the People's Republic of China, India, the Republic of Korea, and Mexico, correcting a typographical error regarding the timing of the U.S. International Trade Commission's preliminary determination. The original initiation notice appeared at 91 FR 58060 (September 14, 2026).

Commerce issues preliminary changed circumstances review results on large diameter welded pipe from Canada

Commerce preliminarily determines in the changed circumstances review of the antidumping duty order on large diameter welded pipe from Canada that Interpro Pipe & Steel Inc. is the successor-in-interest to Evraz Inc. NA Canada, applicable September 22, 2026. The review follows the order at 84 FR 18775 and the initiation notice at 91 FR 13288. Interested parties may comment on the preliminary results.

CITT rescinds order on photovoltaic modules and laminates from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal rescinded its order concerning photovoltaic modules and laminates originating in or exported from China under subsection 76.03(2) and subparagraph 76.03(12)(a)(iii) of the Special Import Measures Act, so anti-dumping and countervailing duties no longer apply to new releases of covered goods. The CBSA will automatically refund these duties on eligible goods released on or after March 25, 2026, and any outstanding re-determination process for those goods will be terminated. Goods released before March 25, 2026 are not eligible for a refund, and assessments and reassessments relating to those earlier releases will continue.

CBP issues Harmonized System Update 2624 with Section 338 Canada tariff record changes

CBP states in CSMS # 69980710 that Harmonized System Update (HSU) 2624, created on September 11, 2026, contains 6 harmonized tariff records and 18 Automated Broker Interface (ABI) records, including Section 338 Canada updates. The update reflects White House modifications to the scope of products of Canada subject to additional duties on alcoholic beverages and motor vehicles, modifying the original annexes to 91 FR 46639 and 91 FR 46663 issued on July 23, 2026. Questions on the Section 338 Canada updates go to traderemedy@cbp.dhs.gov and on the HSU to the HTS Administrator at HTSAdmin@cbp.dhs.gov.

President directs removal of Canadian origin items from federal civil procurement

A presidential memorandum of September 16, 2026 directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Trade Representative, in coordination with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, to identify and take all steps permitted by law to remove or make non-available Canadian origin items in the Federal civil procurement system where warranted. The memorandum cites Canada's "Buy Canadian" preferences and provincial limits on U.S. companies, and says Canadian companies have preferential access to U.S. procurement covered under the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement, which it states amounts to over $280 billion annually.

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.

Canada's Department of Finance highlights $30-million LETL loan to Conifex Timber Inc.

Canada's Department of Finance states that Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne highlighted a $30-million loan to Conifex Timber Inc. through the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) facility, announced September 18, 2026 in Mackenzie, British Columbia. The funding is intended to help the forest products company adapt to current conditions and support its workers. The department says recent improvements to the LETL program include greater liquidity support and longer repayment terms. Conifex operates a sawmill and bioenergy plant in Mackenzie, British Columbia, supports 260 direct jobs and exports most of its products to the United States.

CITT terminates expiry review and rescinds order on photovoltaic modules and laminates from China

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal terminated the expiry review of its March 25, 2021 order in expiry review RR-2020-001, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of certain photovoltaic modules and laminates from China, and rescinded that order. The Canada Border Services Agency will therefore not continue to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duties on these goods.

CBSA concludes expiry review investigation on concrete reinforcing bar from seven countries

CBSA has concluded its expiry review investigation and determined, under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of SIMA, that the expiry of the June 4, 2021 finding in inquiry NQ-2020-004 is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. The CITT initiated the expiry review on April 20, 2026 and CBSA initiated its investigation on April 21, 2026; a Statement of Reasons will be issued within 15 days.

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.

CBSA concludes expiry review investigation on concrete reinforcing bar from Oman and Russia

The CBSA concluded its expiry review investigation and determined, under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of SIMA, that the expiry of its June 4, 2021 finding in inquiry NQ-2020-005 is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from Oman and Russia. The CITT initiated the expiry review on April 20, 2026 and will now conduct an inquiry into whether expiry is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry, issuing its decision no later than February 24, 2027. A Statement of Reasons with additional details will be issued within 15 days.

White House memorandum directs removal of Canadian-origin items from federal civil procurement

The White House issued a presidential memorandum directing the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Trade Representative, in coordination with the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, to identify and take all steps permitted by law to remove or make non-available Canadian-origin items from the Federal civil procurement system, and to notify agencies of domestic alternatives. The memorandum cites Canada's "Buy Canadian" policy and provincial procurement limits on U.S. companies, and notes Canadian companies' access to U.S. procurement covered under the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement, which it states amounts to over $280 billion annually.

CBSA amends Customs Tariff to add CPUKT treatment for the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Isle of Man

The Canada Border Services Agency states in Customs Notice 26-22 that the CPTPP enters into force for the United Kingdom on September 1, 2026, so eligible goods from the United Kingdom imported into Canada are entitled to the Comprehensive and Progressive United Kingdom Tariff (CPUKT) tariff treatment, Code 35, as of September 1, 2026. The T2026-2 Customs Tariff adds the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and Isle of Man to the list of countries for CPUKT treatment and sets the applicable duty rates for tariff items in Chapters 1 to 99.

Trump modifies scope of Canadian goods subject to 50% Section 338 duties

Proclamation 11064 of September 8, 2026 modifies the scope of certain products of Canada subject to the additional 50 percent ad valorem duty imposed under Proclamation 11046 to offset Canadian discrimination against U.S. alcoholic beverages. Products listed in Annex I, Part A remain subject to the 50 percent duty, while products listed in Annex I, Part B are no longer subject to it, effective for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 15, 2026.

Certain Linear Hydraulic Cylinders and Parts Thereof From Canada, the People's Republic of China, India, the Republic of Korea, and Mexico: Initiation of Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigations

Trump proclamation bans imports of certain Canadian alcoholic beverages under section 338

Proclamation 11061 of September 8, 2026 excludes certain alcoholic beverages that are products of Canada, as set forth in its Annex, from importation into the United States, effective for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026. The excluded products were subject to the 50 percent ad valorem duties imposed by Proclamation 11046, which took effect August 22, 2026 after the 3-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed. Products imported but not yet entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, before September 29, 2026 remain subject to the 50 percent duty rate.

Excluding Certain Canadian Products From Importation Into the United States in Response to Continued Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Motor Vehicles

Trump proclaims import ban on certain Canadian dairy products under Section 338, effective September 29, 2026

Proclamation 11062 of September 8, 2026 excludes certain products of Canada, as set forth in its Annex, from importation into the United States, effective for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 29, 2026. The proclamation states that Canada maintained the dairy tariff-rate quota allocation measures found in Proclamation 11047 to discriminate against U.S. commerce, and that the 50 percent duty imposed by Proclamation 11047 took effect August 22, 2026 after the 3-day suspension in Proclamation 11056 lapsed.

Trump modifies scope of Section 338 additional duties on certain products of Canada

Proclamation 11065 of September 8, 2026 modifies the scope of the 50 percent additional ad valorem duties imposed on certain products of Canada under Proclamation 11048, effective with respect to goods entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 15, 2026. Products of Canada listed in Annex I, Part A remain subject to the 50 percent duty, while those in Annex I, Part B are no longer subject to it, and the duties apply in addition to duties imposed under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

CBSA exempts third-party air carriers from PIP certification under CLVS Program

CBSA states in Customs Notice 26-24 that, effective immediately, authorized Courier Low Value Shipment (CLVS) Program participants may use third-party air carriers that are not PIP certified. The exception applies in the air mode because of air transportation capacity challenges and limited availability of PIP carriers in the air mode. Third-party air carriers must remain bonded and continue to present CLVS shipments at the designated sufferance warehouse, and authorized CLVS participants must continue to maintain an active PIP certification in the air mode.

Global Affairs Canada amends GIP No. 83 to require smelt and cast country reporting for aluminum imports

Global Affairs Canada states in Notice to Importers Serial No. 1170 that, effective October 1, 2026, importers of aluminum products under General Import Permit No. 83 must report and keep records of the country of largest smelt, country of second-largest smelt (if any) and country of most recent cast.

CBP modifies Section 338 additional duties on certain goods of Canada under Proclamations 11064 and 11065

CBP states in CSMS # 69851916 that, effective with goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 15, 2026, the Section 338 Canada duties under HTSUS headings 9903.03.12 and 9903.03.14 are modified by Proclamations 11064 and 11065 of September 8, 2026, adding 122 HTSUS classifications and removing 2208.30.60 and 2208.70.00 from 9903.03.12 and 2501.00.00, 2523.29.00, 2940.00.60, 4803.00.40, 4818.90.00, 7801.10.00, 8537.10.91 and 9507.10.00 from 9903.03.14.

USITC schedules final phase of AD/CVD investigations on citric acid and citrate salts from Canada and India

The USITC gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations Nos. 701-TA-783-784 and 731-TA-1771-1772 (Final) on citric acid and certain citrate salts provided for in HTS subheadings 2918.14.00, 2918.15.10, 2918.15.50 and 3824.99.93. The injury phase covers imports from China preliminarily determined by Commerce to be subsidized and sold at less-than-fair-value, and imports from Canada preliminarily determined to be subsidized but not, or not likely to be, sold at less-than-fair-value. The notice is dated August 26, 2026.