CARM: Late Accounting Penalties (May 19, 2026)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has advised that certain late accounting penalties (LAPs) issued last week on the statutory holiday were generated in error through the CARM Client Portal. The Agency is working to cancel the penalties and has requested that importers and brokers refrain from filing appeals. See more.

TRQ Permit Requirements: Potential Repeal June 2026

The repeal date for the Order Imposing a Surtax on Importation of Certain Steel Goods is anticipated to be June 27, 2026. The Government of Canada is reviewing whether the tariff rate quota (TRQ) measures will be extended beyond that date. Learn more.

Memorandum D4-1-5: Storage of Goods  

Customs has updated Memorandum D4-1-5: Storage of Goods to outline the procedures the CBSA follows when storing goods pending their clearance or disposal. Find out more.

Remission of Surtaxes

Canada continues to apply a non-stackable surtax policy on steel imports. Importers may also qualify for relief under various remission orders, provided the required conditions and customs documentation requirements are met. Find out more.

Countervailing Duty Update: Fresh Canadian Mushrooms

Fresh mushrooms from Canada are among the products subject to a countervailing duty (CVD) action initiated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The scope of the investigation is outlined in the Federal Register notice. See more.

NCSD Educational Webinars

The National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD), Office of Trade, is hosting an educational webinar series on the future of trade, focusing on innovation and emerging technology. The sessions will run from May through September 2026, with registration now open for next month. Learn more.

ACH Refunds: FAQs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provides online resources and frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to IEEPA duty refunds. Businesses looking to develop a CAPE refund strategy are encouraged to contact Willson’s U.S. Regulatory tea, for support. Find out more.

CPSC Update: eFiling Requirement Effective July, 2026

Effective this July, importers of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)- regulated products will be required to electronically submit certificate data to U.S. CBP. CPSC has also published a webinar outlining implementation details and an overview of the Product Registry. Learn more.