United States Surtax Order Repealed

Summary#

This order, Order Repealing the United States Surtax Order (2025) (SOR/2025-16), removes a previously made measure called the United States Surtax Order (2025) (SOR/2025-15). The repeal took effect when it was registered on February 3, 2025 and was published in the Canada Gazette on February 12, 2025.

What it does#

• Repeals the existing United States Surtax Order (2025) (SOR/2025-15).
• The repeal came into force on the day the repeal order was registered: February 3, 2025.

Who's affected#

• The short notice itself does not say what the original surtax covered, so the exact list of affected parties is not stated.
• By its name, a “surtax” is usually an additional duty on imported goods. If that was the case here, people and businesses involved in cross‑border trade with the United States (importers, exporters, customs brokers, and related industries) would be the most likely to notice the change.
• If you think this repeal matters to you, check the text of SOR/2025-15 or contact customs/trade advisors to see what specific measures were removed.

Why it matters#

• Repealing a surtax can change the extra costs applied to certain imports. That can affect prices, business decisions, and cross‑border trade flows if the original surtax had been in force.
• The Canada Gazette notice is brief and does not explain the original surtax’s scope or the practical effects of its repeal, so the real-world impact depends on the details of SOR/2025-15.