Ukraine Goods Duty Relief Extended

Summary#

The government has extended temporary duty relief for goods from Ukraine by updating the Ukraine Goods Remission Order. The change keeps most Ukrainian-origin imports free of customs duties until June 9, 2026, and the order itself is set to be repealed on June 9, 2028. The order came into force when it was registered on June 5, 2025.

What it does#

• Continues remission (a waiver) of customs duties under the Customs Tariff for goods that originate in Ukraine, with some exceptions.
• Excludes customs duties that fall under the Special Import Measures Act (that is, anti-dumping and countervailing duties are not waived).
• Keeps certain supply‑managed products out of the relief — specifically dairy, poultry and eggs are excluded.
• Clarifies timing:
  • For most duty relief, goods must be imported between June 9, 2022 and June 9, 2026.
  • For some previously covered items, relief applies if imported between June 9, 2022 and June 9, 2025, or if the goods were already in transit to Canada before June 10, 2025.
• Sets a repeal date for the whole order of June 9, 2028.

Who's affected#

• Importers and traders who bring products into Canada that are made in Ukraine.
• Small Canadian businesses that import Ukrainian goods; the government estimates about 767 importers making 3,124 transactions per year could use the relief.
• Ukrainian exporters who sell into the Canadian market — the measure is intended to boost their export opportunities.
• Domestic industries protected by Canada’s trade remedies, since anti‑dumping and countervailing duties remain enforceable.
• Supply‑managed producers (dairy, poultry, eggs) are effectively protected because those goods are excluded from the relief.
• Border and customs officials, notably the Canada Border Services Agency, who will administer and monitor the relief.

Why it matters#

• It lowers the cost and paperwork for bringing most Ukrainian goods into Canada for a limited time. That can make Ukrainian products easier to sell in Canada and support economic activity in Ukraine while the conflict continues.
• The government estimates this extension will result in about $1.2 million in duties being remitted for the year covered by the extension. Since June 2022, about $8.5 million in duties have already been remitted under the order.
• The change is temporary and targeted: it keeps trade‑remedy protections in place and excludes sensitive supply‑managed sectors, so it balances support for Ukraine with protections for some Canadian producers.
• The paperwork savings for importers are small (annualized administrative savings estimated at $181), but the main effect is on trade flows and prices for specific imported goods.