Remission Order Provides Relief Of Customs Duties For Eligible PPE Goods

On May 6, 2011, the CBSA issued Customs Notice 20-19 (the "Customs Notice"), which includes information on the Certain Goods Remission Order (COVID-19), SOR-2020-101 (the "Order") under the Customs Tariff. The Order provides for the relief of customs duties for eligible COVID-related goods that are imported on or after May 5, 2020. Relief under the Order can be claimed at the time of importation, or within two years of the date of importation.

Specifically, relief of customs duties is granted on the following COVID-related goods:

• Various plastic and textile face masks without mechanical parts;
• Various gloves, including plastic, rubber, textile, and surgical gloves;
• Various protective garments, including plastic, rubber, and textile clothing, and hair nets;