November 06, 2024. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced amendments to General Import Permits (GIPs) affecting steel imports, specifically under GIP Number 80 – Carbon Steel and GIP Number 81 – Specialty Steel Products. Effective November 5, 2024, importers are now required to report the Country of Melt and Pour (COM) information for certain steel products, aligning with regulatory updates to ensure compliance with the Import Control List (ICL) under the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA).
Key Points of the Update
- COM Requirement: At the time of import, importers must provide the COM information via the Single Window (SW) Integrated Import Declaration (IID) when applicable steel imports are declared.
- SW IID Changes: Although the conditional COM field was initially made available in February 2024 on an optional basis, it now becomes a regulatory requirement for GIP-covered steel imports.
- Exemptions: Certain imports are exempt from this requirement, including:
- Importers under the Customs-Self Assessment (CSA) Program for specific goods.
- Steel goods with a duty value not exceeding $5,000.
- Certain finished steel products, such as cold-formed angles, welded shapes, fencing wires, wire nails, and railway track components.
Importers should refer to Memorandum D19-10-2 for guidance on submitting Integrated Import Declarations for steel goods and accounting details, ensuring compliance with CBSA’s requirements.
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