The Government of Canada is consulting with stakeholders
concerning the allocation and administration of import tariff rate
quotas (TRQs) for dairy (e.g., cheese, milk, butter), eggs and
poultry (e.g., chicken, turkey). A TRQ is an import mechanism that
allows a certain amount of a specific product to be imported at a
low or zero duty rate of customs duties, while anything above that
is generally charged a much higher rate of customs duties.
Canada's dairy, poultry and egg TRQs are implemented and
administered by Global Affairs Canada in accordance with the Export
and Import Permits Act and its associated regulations, and
ministerial policies set out in Notices to Importers. In
connection with the consultations, stakeholders have until 11:59
p.m. (Pacific Time) on August 31, 2019, to submit their responses,
comments and suggestions. After this time, you may not have
another opportunity to change the way import TRQs are managed in
Canada.
