Introduction
Notice to Importers: Item 82 – Steel goods – Serial No. 1160 is a Canadian government trade notice that outlines the policies and procedures for administering tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) on certain steel imports. The notice, issued by Global Affairs Canada, is part of new measures to protect the Canadian steel industry.
Key Information
New Measures: Further amendments effective December 26, 2025, will reduce the TRQ volumes for goods from non-CUSMA FTA and non-FTA partners and impose a new 25% tariff on specific steel derivative products (e.g., wind towers, prefabricated buildings, fasteners, and wires).
Effective Date: The notice took effect on December 12, 2025, replacing Serial No. 1142.
Coverage: It applies to certain steel goods from all sources, except those originating from Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Purpose: The notice implements amended surtax orders that establish and adjust TRQs for various steel goods. Imports within the specified quotas can enter Canada without a surtax, provided a valid shipment-specific permit is presented.
Surtax: A fifty percent (50%) surtax applies to imports that exceed the established TRQ quantities.
Administration: The TRQs are administered on a first-come, first-served basis using shipment-specific import permits issued by Global Affairs Canada.
For Importers
Contact: Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Export Import Controls System (EICS) Help Desk, while questions on customs entry documents should be addressed to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
Permits: A shipment-specific import permit is required to be exempt from the surtax. Importers must apply for permits in advance, requesting quantities in net kilograms.
Monitoring: Importers can consult the daily TRQ utilization reports on the Global Affairs Canada website to monitor remaining quota quantities.
You can read the full text of the official notice on the Canadian Government homepage: https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/controls-controles/notices-avis/1160.aspx?lang=eng