Remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Who is eligible for the Remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S. program?

To be eligible for the Remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S. program, you must: • Company must be registered in Canada • Requests must address inability to source goods domestically or from non-U.S. suppliers, or other exceptional circumstances with severe economic impact

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.?

You can contact Government of Canada by email at remissions-remises@fin.gc.ca.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Relief from U.S. tariffs for eligible Canadian importers

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : March 4, 2025

Financing Type

Other Support

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The Remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S. program offers relief or refunds of tariffs on U.S. products under exceptional circumstances, with no specified maximum funding amount. Its purpose is to support Canadian businesses facing challenges in sourcing specific goods domestically, enabling them to apply for tariff remission when justified by compelling economic factors.

Activities funded

Requesting remission of tariffs on U.S. goods that cannot be sourced domestically or from non-U.S. suppliers.
Seeking relief from tariffs in exceptional cases to mitigate severe adverse impacts on the Canadian economy.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 99,600

Applying for tariff relief on U.S.-made medical imaging equipment

$ 182,500

Requesting tariff remission for U.S. precision steel imports

$ 83,200

Refund request for tariffs on U.S. irrigation technology systems

$ 142,900

Remission request for tariffs on U.S. solar panel inverters

$ 30,400

Requesting tariff remission for U.S. circuit boards for electronics

Eligibility

The applicant must be a company registered in Canada.
The remission request must address situations where goods used as inputs cannot be sourced domestically or reasonably from non-U.S. sources, or relate to other exceptional circumstances with severe adverse impacts on the Canadian economy.
The application must include all required information and necessary supporting documentation as outlined by the Government of Canada.

Who is eligible?

Companies registered in Canada importing goods from the United States subject to Canadian tariffs

Who is not eligible

Companies not registered in Canada.

Eligible expenses

Tariffs that have already been paid on eligible U.S. goods, subject to remission approval.

Eligible geographic areas

Companies registered in Canada.

Selection criteria

Demonstration that goods or suitable substitutes cannot be sourced domestically in Canada or from non-U.S. suppliers.
Presence of exceptional circumstances that could have severe adverse impacts on the Canadian economy.
Provision of sufficient and substantiated information to support the remission request, including evidence of sourcing challenges and economic impact.
Clear outline of the exceptional and compelling circumstances justifying the remission from a public policy perspective.
Consideration of the effect of remission on Canadian competitors and domestic producers.

How to apply

Identify eligible goods and conditions

Identify products imported from the United States affected by tariffs starting March 4, 2025
Determine if the goods meet exceptional circumstances for remission

Gather required company and product details

Collect company details including business number, structure, locations, and employee count
Gather information about the goods, tariff classifications, and import values
Compile documentation on sourcing attempts and inability to procure from Canadian or non-U.S. suppliers

Prepare supporting documentation

Prepare evidence supporting the remission request, including customs documents, manufacturing costs, and market impacts
Provide supporting materials such as contracts, market studies, and consent to share non-confidential information

Complete the remission request template

Complete the remission request template with all requested information
Ensure confidential details are marked appropriately

Submit the remission request

Submit the remission request via email to remissions-remises@fin.gc.ca
Include “U.S. Remission” in the subject line

Request review by government authorities

The Department of Finance assesses the request in consultation with relevant departments and interested parties
Possible consultation with domestic producers regarding short supply issues

Receive government decision

Government decision made on remission request after assessment and consultations
Approval, if granted, results in an Order in Council

Additional information

Requests must include both confidential and sufficient non-confidential information to facilitate consultation with domestic producers.
All remission requests are reviewed by the Department of Finance in collaboration with other federal agencies.
Decisions require approval through an Order in Council, upon recommendation by the Minister of Finance.
Supporting documents such as independent studies or letters of support may strengthen the application.

Contacts

remissions-remises@fin.gc.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S. Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.