We now know the dated that the Canada-United States- Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) (or USMCA under US terminology) will enter into effect to replace the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): July 1, 2020. This does not mean that the governments are ready to enforce CUSMA – Canada, United States and Mexico must now negotiate and
Canada Grants Customs Duty, GST/HST and Excise Tax Relief for COVID-19 Emergency Goods
On March 16, 2020, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) issued Customs Notice 20-08 “Imported Goods for Emergency Use in Response to COVID-19”, which discusses the circumstances where customs duty and goods and services tax (“GST”) /harmonized sales tax (“HST”) and excise tax relief will be granted for goods imported into Canada that will
Are you ready for the new CUSMA/USMCA Auto Rules of Origin?
On September 30, 2018, Canada, the United States and Mexico announced the conclusion of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (the “CUSMA” or “USMCA” or “NAFTA 2.0”), a modernized free trade agreement that will replace the existing North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”). On November 30, 2018, the CUSMA was signed by each
Are You Ready To Benefit From The Canada-EU CETA?
Canada
On September 14, 2017, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) issued Customs Notice 17-30 “Implementation of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement”, which sets out some of the final administrative details needed before duty-free imports are processed starting on September 21, 2017. These final details supplement the Canada-EU CETA text,
U.S. Demand For Local Content Rules of Origin for Autos May Be Contrary to GATT 1994 Article XXIV
Canada
Article XXIV of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 (“GATT 1994”) (and the Understanding on the Interpretation of GATT Article XXIV of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994) may prevent some of the U.S. demands made at the start of the NAFTA modernization/renegotiation talks this week. Article XXIV of
Canada Releases Notice to Exporters About CETA Light Vehicle Origin Quotas And Then Takes It Down
Canada
The Government of Canada posted a Notice to Exporters (No. 211) “Vehicles for Export to the European Union and Its Member States (Item 5210 of Canada’s Export Control List)” (dated May 25, 2017) in which the rules for monitoring Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (“Canada-EU CETA”) new vehicle quotas (for exports to the
The July 12, 2017 Canada Gazette Contains Regulations Needed For Canada-Ukraine FTA and Canadian FTA Implementation
The July 12, 2017 issue of the Canada Gazette, Part II, is full of important trade-related regulations and orders. In Canada, regulatory rules are published in the Canada Gazette. Regulations are prepared by government departments and promulgated by the Governor in Council (Cabinet). Regulations do not need to be voted on by the House
Make Your Own Opportunities: Canada’s NAFTA Renegotiation Consultations
U.S.A.
On June 3, 21017, the Government of Canada posted on the Global Affairs website a Notice inviting Canadian businesses to engage in “online consultations” relating to the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”). Canadian businesses should look at this as an opportunity to ask for market access (goods, services, financial services,
Canadian Manufacturers And Exporters Will Benefit From the Canada-EU CETA Opportunties
Canada
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The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (the “Canada-EU CETA”) creates opportunities for Canadian manufacturers and exporters to sell into the European markets. On the date of provisional implementation, 98% of Canadian-origin goods will be able to enter European Union Members tariff free, compared to just 25 per cent today. We have prepared
The Canada-EU CETA Rules Of Origin For Textiles And Apparel Are More Flexible For Canadian Importers
Canada
Currently, European textile and apparel goods are available in Canada. When the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (“Canada-EU CETA”) is provisionally implemented, more European textiles and apparel goods may be imported into Canada. Canadian importers need to know the new Canada-EU CETA rules for textiles and apparel in order to take full