CCCT Duty‑Free Tariff Additions

Summary#

Order Amending the Schedule to the Customs Tariff (Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff) (SOR/2023-209) changes the tariff schedule so a set of tariff item numbers will be treated as duty‑free under the CCCT. The change takes effect on January 1, 2025.

What it does#

• Adds the word “Free” after the abbreviation CCCT in the schedule’s “Preferential Tariff / Initial Rate” column for the tariff item numbers listed in the order.
• Adds “Free (A)” after CCCT in the “Preferential Tariff / Final Rate” column for the same tariff item numbers.
• Sets the effective date as January 1, 2025.
• The order itself lists the specific tariff item numbers in a schedule (a long list of HS tariff codes).

Who's affected#

• Importers in Canada who bring in goods corresponding to the tariff item numbers listed in the order from countries covered by the CCCT.
• Exporters, producers and traders in the Commonwealth Caribbean countries who sell these goods to Canada.
• Customs brokers, freight handlers and businesses (retailers, manufacturers) that rely on these imported goods.
• If it is unclear whether a particular product is covered, businesses will need to check the exact tariff item number in the order or with Canada Border Services Agency.

Why it matters#

• Goods on the listed tariff lines will be eligible for duty‑free preferential treatment under the CCCT starting January 1, 2025.
• That can lower import costs for businesses that bring these items from eligible Caribbean partners, and could affect prices or supply chains.
• The change is a technical update to Canada’s tariff schedule and is part of the government’s management of trade preferences (the full Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement is published elsewhere in the Canada Gazette).