The Government of Canada has implemented a provisional safeguard measure in the form of a 10% surtax on certain imported canned vegetable goods, effective June 19, 2026.
Overview
A 10% surtax applies on the value for duty of specified canned vegetable imports
The measure is temporary (up to 200 days) while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal conducts an inquiry into potential injury to Canadian producers
Applies regardless of packaging format (retail, foodservice, or bulk) or level of preparation
Applies even where goods are declared under special tariff provisions
Limited to commercial importations
Products Affected
The surtax applies to a range of canned vegetables, including:
Corn
Peas
Green and wax beans
Mixed vegetables (including peas and carrots)
White, black, red and pinto beans
Chickpeas
Applicable Tariff Classifications
Impacted goods are generally classified under:
2005.40.00.00
2005.51.90.xx
2005.59.00.00
2005.80.00.00
2005.99.xx.xx
Exclusions
The surtax does not apply to:
Goods originating from the United States, Mexico, Chile, Israel, or another Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA) beneficiary
Goods in transit to Canada on June 19, 2026
Fresh, frozen, or dried vegetables
Prepared meals where vegetables are not the primary component
Products substantially processed into purées, powders, or pastes
For further details, please refer to the CBSA Customs Notice linked below:
Customs Notice 26-14: Certain Canned Vegetable Goods Surtax Order
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