Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement came into force on April 1st

Information on new agreement’s tariff provisions, proof of origin and shipping requirements

The Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (CUKTCA) Implementation Act, which received Royal Assent on March 17, 2021, came into force on April 1, 2021.

The United Kingdom Trade Continuity Remission Order, 2021, which provided temporary duty arrangements since January 1st, no longer applies for goods imported from the UK and mutual trade in goods is now regulated under the new agreement.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued Customs Notice 21-07 to provide information on the new agreement’s Tariff Provisions, Proof of Origin and Shipping Requirements.

The following documents concerning the administration of the CUKTCA were also issued by the Government of Canada:

– Customs Notice 21-06 Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff

– Customs Notice 21-08 Proposed Regulatory Amendments and Proposed New Regulations Related to the Implementation of the Canada – United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement

– Notice to importers Serial No. 1037 Textiles and Apparel for import to Canada from the United Kingdom under the Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement

– Notice to exporters – Serial No. 1038 Vehicles for export to the United Kingdom under the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement