The Department of Finance has announced a two-month extension to the United States Surtax Remission Order (2025), providing continued relief for Canadian businesses affected by U.S. tariffs on certain goods.
The current exemption for U.S. goods used in manufacturing, processing, or food and beverage packaging has been extended for an additional two months, and now includes goods used in agricultural production.
The temporary exemption from tariffs on imports of U.S. goods that are used to support public health, health care, public safety and national security objectives has also been extended for an additional two months.
In addition to these changes, further relief from Canada’s tariffs on imports from the U.S. and China have now been implemented for companies that met strict conditions such as demonstrating short supply or existing contractual obligations.
For background details on the surtax measures and eligibility criteria, please refer to CBSA Customs Notice 25-19.
The Department of Finance announcement can be found here: Canadian businesses impacted by response to U.S. tariffs to benefit from relief - Canada.ca
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