Global Affairs Canada recently issued a notice to importers # 935 for turkey and turkey products under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) subject to Tariff rate quotas (TRQ) on the import control list.
Imports of turkey and turkey products into Canada are subject to import controls under Canada’s EIPA. Accordingly, an import permit is required for shipments of turkey and turkey products to enter Canada. Under the CPTPP between Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, Canada agreed to establish a tariff rate quota (TRQ).
The allocation period for this tariff rate quota (TRQ) extends from May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020, inclusive. Import permits for shipments of turkey and turkey products destined to the Canadian market are issued to allocation holders under Canada’s TRQ for turkey and turkey products, which is administered by Global Affairs Canada.
This Notice to Importers sets out the policies and practices pertaining to the administration of this TRQ, including the allocation, underutilization, return and transfer policies. This Notice also explains how to apply for import permits.
Visit Global Affairs webpage on the application period for the CPTPP tariff rate quotas for certain products established under the CPTPP.