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Remission for Manufacturing, Processing, Production or Packaging Reinstated for Goods Subject to the U.S. Surtax

Sep 18, 2026

Remission for Manufacturing, Processing, Production or Packaging Reinstated for Goods Subject to the U.S. Surtax

Background 

As detailed in a previous announcement, the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025), amended June 22, 2026, has been reinstated for the for certain goods subject to the U.S surtax.   

Remission Eligibility 

The CBSA has since confirmed that all products subject to the new U.S.-origin surtax, with the exception of steel goods, may qualify for remission when used in Canada for:  

  • Manufacturing or processing goods 
  • Producing agricultural products 
  • Packaging food or beverage products 

For the full list of U.S. products subject to counter tariffs, please refer here 

All previously approved remission requests remain in effect. 

For a copy of Customs Notice 25-19 with additional details, please see here 

 

Delmar will continue to provide pertinent updates as they become available.

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