Dear Steel Importers, 

The Government of Canada has announced that beginning November 5th, 2024, steel importers will be required to report “country of melt and pour” information to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) when completing their Customs declarations under Canada’s Steel Import Monitoring Program. If you use the services of a customs broker, you will need to begin to include this information in your document submissions to them, so they can report the necessary information on your behalf.

This change is a significant departure from the previous declaration rules, which did not require this information.

In an effort to encourage a smooth transition, steel importers can begin to optionally report the country of melt and pour before the enactment date. For more details, we encourage you to read the news release from Global Affairs Canada.