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As announced by the Prime Minister, tariff rate quota levels for imported steel products will be reduced effective December 26, 2025: to 20 per cent of 2024 levels for non-free trade agreement (FTA) partners, and 75 per cent of 2024 levels for non-CUSMA FTA partners.
Applications for the new quota period will be accepted as early as DECEMBER 11, 2025, meeting the requirement of 15 days prior to entry into Canada to align with the December 26th opening.
• Quota allocation is strictly on a First Come, First Served basis.
The new quarter will be opening December 26th, the interpretation of the policy revised by GAC is specific issued permits can be submitted 15 days in future of the import.
Willson’s role is limited to processing applications as instructed.
Responsibility for confirming next steps, including compliance with permit requirements and timing, rests with the importer.
The importer must confirm the freight availability date for CBSA release, as this is critical for planning and compliance, i.e., December 26. It will be critical that the goods be released within 15-20 days from the date of the permit.
Willson does not provide any services associated with managing allocation or utilization of quota. Importers are encouraged to review TRQ utilization tables for current levels.
As permits are requested daily and utilization levels fluctuate constantly, Willson International is unable to support this task or provide reliable updates to importers.
Notice to importers: Item 82 – Steel goods – Serial No. 1160
Steel: Tariff rate quota (TRQ) utilization data quarterly reports
These reports provide daily updates on the utilization of the TRQs, reported by product category and country of origin both for FTA and non-FTA countries.
The reports are accessible on the Global Affairs Canada website.
For further information, please contact the Steel Import Controls team at the following email address: steel-acier@international.gc.ca.
We recommend importers bookmarking the link and managing it proactively.
Willson can assist with TRQ permit submissions and remains committed to supporting our partners throughout the process.
It is important to note that Willson is not liable for the TRQ surtax at the time of import.
Concerns or questions can be directed to transitioncdn@willsonintl.com.
DISCLAIMER
Responsibility for managing TRQ time allocations and monitoring quota utilization rests with the importer. Importers are strongly encouraged to proactively track their quota usage and submit complete documentation well in advance to allow sufficient time for processing. While every effort is made to facilitate timely submissions, TRQ access and outcomes are subject to timing and quota availability and therefore cannot be guaranteed. We appreciate your attention to these details and look forward to continuing our support in navigating TRQ requirements.
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