Duty Relief for Russian Aircraft Titanium

Summary#

This is the final Order amending the Certain Russian Goods Remission Order (SOR/2026-140). It extends temporary duty relief for a specific type of Russian-origin titanium used in airplane landing gear, covering imports from March 2, 2022 until April 16, 2029, and sets related dates for repeal and coming into force.

What it does#

• Grants remission (refund or waiver) of customs duties on goods classified under tariff item No. 8807.20.00 that originate in Russia and are imported between March 2, 2022 and April 16, 2029.
• Adds a rule that, for goods imported before a particular subsection comes into force, remission can be claimed if a refund request is made to the Minister within two years after that subsection’s start date.
• Sets the Order to be repealed on April 16, 2031.
• Says the Order comes into force when it is registered, except that two specified subsections come into force on July 8, 2030.
• The Canada Border Services Agency will handle refunds and monitor compliance in the usual way.

Who's affected#

• Importers of aircraft-grade titanium used in landing gear (tariff item 8807.20.00).
• Canadian manufacturers of airplane landing gear and the broader aerospace supply chain that rely on that titanium.
• The Canada Border Services Agency and Department of Finance for administration and monitoring.
• The general public only indirectly (through potential effects on jobs, costs, and taxes).
• If it’s unclear who exactly will use the remission procedure in practice, importers and affected manufacturers are the most likely to notice it.

Why it matters#

• The measure aims to lower production costs for Canadian makers of airplane landing gear by removing a customs duty on a critical input. It is estimated to save importers about $6.1 million per year.
• The relief is temporary. By limiting the dates (imports up to April 16, 2029) and setting a repeal date (April 16, 2031), the government intends to keep pressure for suppliers and manufacturers to find alternative sources over the medium term.
• Officials say the change is not expected to increase the volume of Russian titanium exports to Canada, so it should not weaken the broader sanctions effort; rather, it is meant to deal with a short- to medium-term supply problem.
• Practical effect for businesses: eligible importers can claim duty relief either when the goods are assessed at the border or later by requesting a refund within the specified timeframe.