Canada’s Administration of New Tariff Rate Quotas for Refined Sugar and Sugar-Containing Products to the United States
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Consultation description
In keeping with Global Affairs Canada’s policy, the Government of Canada is seeking input from Canadians on the administration of two new Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) for sugar and sugar-containing products to the United States established under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), in order to develop administration policies.
These TRQs are for:
- Sugar-Containing Products for Export to the United States under CUSMA
- Refined Sugar for Export to the United States under CUSMA
To ensure efficiency and effectiveness in developing and administering new administration policies, the Government of Canada is seeking the views of stakeholders with an interest in the administration of these two new quotas.
Purpose of consultation
The purpose of this consultation is to hear stakeholders’ views specifically on the administration of these quotas, including the allocation methodology, the eligibility criteria, the return policy, the reallocation policy and the under-utilization policy.
The information collected as a result of this consultative exercise will assist Global Affairs Canada to develop administration policies for the new TRQs under CUSMA.
Who should participate?
This consultation is open to the Canadian public and everyone is invited to share their ideas.
The Government of Canada invites any Canadian stakeholder with an interest in the trade-related aspects of sugar to provide input.
Global Affairs Canada would like to hear from:
- the Canadian public
- producers, refiners, processors, further processors, distributors, retailers and exporters
- academics and experts
- Indigenous groups
- national and provincial industry associations
- small, medium and large enterprises
- national, provincial, territorial and regional associations
- other interested stakeholders
It is important to have the breadth and diversity of views represented through this consultation process.
Please read the privacy notice statement carefully prior to sending a written submission.
How to participate?
To participate in the consultation, interested parties are encouraged to review the background information and provide feedback through the online questionnaire.
If you are unable to access the online questionnaire, please contact us for assistance.
Related information
- New Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA):
- CUSMA Table of contents
- CUSMA Summary
Contact us
Non-supply managed trade controls (TIN)
Global Affairs Canada
111 Sussex Drive,
Ottawa ON K1A 0G2
Email: TIN.Consultations@international.gc.ca
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