Ukraine Goods Duty Remission Extended

Summary#

The Order Amending the Ukraine Goods Remission Order extends Canada’s temporary relief from customs duties for most goods from Ukraine so the duty-free treatment continues through June 9, 2027. The order was registered on May 29, 2026 and published in the Canada Gazette on June 17, 2026.

What it does#

• Extends the period during which customs duties can be remitted for goods that originate in Ukraine so the remission now runs through June 9, 2027 (the text of the order and the regulatory statement use slightly different wording about a June 10, 2026 start for the final year; the source is not fully consistent on that point).
• Keeps the relief limited: it covers remission of customs duties for most Ukrainian-origin goods, but excludes supply-managed products (dairy, poultry and eggs) and does not restore trade remedies that were removed earlier.
• States that the amending order itself will be repealed on June 9, 2029.
• Came into force on the day it was registered (May 29, 2026).

Who's affected#

• Canadian importers who bring goods from Ukraine — they can claim remission of customs duties for most Ukrainian-origin goods and may face less paperwork than under the free-trade rules.
• Ukrainian exporters whose goods enter Canada duty-free under this temporary measure.
• Smaller Canadian businesses that import from Ukraine may see direct cost savings and simpler paperwork.
• Certain Canadian industries with sensitive products (for example, dairy, poultry, eggs and some steel producers) are largely protected because the relief excludes supply-managed goods and previously excluded trade remedies.
• The Canada Border Services Agency will administer and monitor claims for the remission.

Why it matters#

• It keeps Canadian-imported Ukrainian goods cheaper for another year, supporting Ukraine’s export earnings and economic recovery while the conflict continues.
• For importers, the order can reduce costs and paperwork compared with claiming duty-free treatment under the Canada–Ukraine trade agreement.
• The fiscal impact is modest in federal terms: the government says about $1.2 million in customs duties is expected to be remitted each year, and about $9.5 million had been remitted through February 2026 under earlier measures.
• The order balances support for Ukraine with protection for some sensitive Canadian sectors by keeping exclusions in place.