The Government of Canada is consulting with stakeholders concerning the allocation and administration of tariff rate quotas (TRQs) for dairy (e.g., cheese, milk, butter), eggs and poultry (e.g., chicken, turkey). Canada’s dairy, poultry and egg TRQs are implemented and administered by Global Affairs Canada in accordance with the Export and Import Permits Act and its
The CBSA targets “supply managed” goods as a trade compliance verification priority
In early January 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) issued its January 2018 Trade Compliance Verification Priorities. Twice a year, the CBSA posts trade compliance verification priorities for tariff classification, origin and valuation. In the January 2018 Trade Compliance Verification priorities, the CBSA has hidden on page 44 a new target – “Import…
What Is A CITT Section 18 Reference?
On October 17, 2016, Canada’s Department of Finance announced that the Government of Canada had asked the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (“CITT”) to conduct an inquiry (actually, it is a Reference) in respect of the antidumping case involving gypsum board from the United States and imported into Western Canada in order to hear from a…
How Much Dairy Does General Import Permit #1 Allow?
Many Canadians cross border shop but do not realize that not all groceries can be imported into Canada. Most dairy products are subject to import restrictions. Many businesses who import dairy products (and eggs and poultry) know about the import restrictions. The average Canadian does not. Some individuals who cross border shop buy too much…