Skip to content
Foreign rules on US goodsCBSA (Canada)CanadaImportsExports

Customs Notice 26-23: United States Surtax Order ( 2026 )

7 September 2026

In plain English

CBSA Customs Notice 26-23 explains that, from September 8, 2026, the United States Surtax Order (2026) applies a 15%, 25% or 50% surtax on value for duty for listed US-origin goods, with specified exemptions.

Read the official notice
Topic
Foreign rules on US goods
Regulator
CBSA (Canada)
Published
7 September 2026
For
Imports and Exports
Where it applies
Canada
Source
CBSA Customs Notices

From the notice

Customs Notice 26-23: United States Surtax Order (2026) Ottawa, September 7, 2026 1. This notice provides information on the application of the United States Surtax Order (2026), specifically regarding surtax provisions effective September 8, 2026, on certain goods originating in the United States (U.S.). 2. The surtax is introduced by Canada in response to the U.S.’ imposition of Section 338 tariffs on goods imported into the U.S. from Canada. The goods subject to Canada’s surtax are drawn from those targeted by U.S. Section 338 and Section 232 tariffs, with the surtax applicable to each product generally corresponding to the U.S. tariff rate. 3. The administration of the United States Surtax Order (2026) is the responsibility of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Application 4. Effective September 8, 2026, certain goods imported into Canada and originating in the U.S. are subject to a surtax of either 15%, 25% or 50% of the value for duty, as applicable, in accordance with the United States Surtax Order (2026). The value for duty is determined in accordance with sections 47 to 55 of the Customs Act. The Schedules to the United States Surtax Order (2026) contain a complete list of goods subject to the surtax and the applicable surtax rate. 5.
The full text is at the source

Olive tells you which of these hit your products.

Olive reads every change like these against your own products, codes and trade lanes, whether you import, export or both, and drafts the update to your compliance program for your approval. Nothing changes without you.

Get startedLive demo

Olivra lists official notices for information only. It is not legal advice, and Olive is not a lawyer or a licensed customs broker. The official text at the source is what counts.

More from CBSA (Canada)

See everything Olive monitors