Global Affairs Canada (GAC) will soon require the reporting of the country of melt and pour (COM) for steel importations as a condition of use of General Import Permit (GIP) 80 and/or 81. Currently, providing this information is optional for imports of steel products.
Effective November 5, 2024, steel importers must report the COM to Global Affairs Canada at time of import through their customs broker.
The country of melt and pour is the original location where the “raw steel is first produced in a steel-making furnace in a liquid state and then poured into its first solid shape”.
The location of melt and pour (COM) should be clearly identified on the mill test certificate generated during the production process.
This document must be readily available upon request.
Will any changes or adjustments be required by importers? Yes
Importers will have to provide country of melt and pour (COM) to ensure the release of shipments.
This information can be provided through a Mill Test Certificate or clearly indicated on the commercial invoice.
What steps should importers take to ensure compliance?
Coordinate with steel suppliers to verify that the COM details are provided on a Mill Test Certificate with the shipping documents or documented on the commercial invoice.
Act now to ensure compliance before the COM reporting requirements become mandatory in November.
Failure to include the COM information on shipment documents will result in delays for the release of goods. Global Affairs Canada will not authorize the release of steel commodities without this mandatory information.
Administration of the Export and Import Permits Act (Importations) Memorandum D (cbsa-asfc.gc.ca)
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