Canada Waives Tariffs on Medical Goods
Canada will waive customs duties for a variety of medical goods related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Finance Canada said May 6 in a news release. The waivers apply to “certain medical goods, including [personal protective equipment (PPE)]…
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such as masks and gloves,” and “will reduce the cost of imported PPE for Canadian businesses, which face tariffs of up to 18 per cent in some instances, help protect workers, and ensure our supply chains can keep functioning well,” it said. The Canada Border Services Agency provided more details in a May 6 customs notice. The waiver applies to “eligible goods which were imported on or after May 5, 2020” and “can be claimed at the time of importation or within two years of the date of importation,” it said.