Global Affairs Canada issued its notice to importers on the 2016-2017 Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ) for Wheat, Barley, Wheat products and Barley products imports, which will become accessible August 1, 2016.
The 2016-2017 Wheat products and Barley products tariff rate quota (TRQ) opens on August 1, 2016 and attracts a lower duty rate. Once the tariff quota is exhausted, the over access commitment level at the higher rate of duty will apply.
The TRQs for wheat and barley are administered on a first come, first served basis. The following annual (August 1 to July 31) TRQ levels apply:
Wheat 226,883 tonnes;
Barley 399,000 tonnes;
Wheat products 123,557 tonnes (grain equivalent);
Barley products 19,131 tonnes (grain equivalent).
Wheat TRQ
Imports of wheat products classified under Customs Tariff headings: 11.01, 11.03, 11.04, 11.08, 11.09, 19.01, 19.02, 19.04, 19.05 and 23.02.
Barley TRQ
Imports of barley products classified under Customs Tariff headings: 11.02, 11.03, 11.04, 11.07, 11.08, 19.01, 19.04 and 23.02.
Imports of wheat, barley, wheat products and barley products is covered by Items 161 to 191 of the Import Control List (ICL).
If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Matthew at 343-203-4351 or e-mail: [email protected].