Amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff
Customs Notice 16-03

1. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) wishes to advise of an amendment to the January 1, 2016 version of the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff.

2. The statistical suffix for tariff items 3504.00.11.00 and 3504.00.12.00 has been amended to reflect a distinction between milk protein substances imported as powder, granules, blocks or in other forms. This amendment is for statistical purposes only, and has no impact on the applicable rate of duty.

3. For certainty regarding the tariff classification of a product, importers may request an advance ruling on tariff classification. Details on how to make such a request can be found in CBSA Memorandum D11-11-3, Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification

4. For more information, within Canada, call the Border Information Service at 1-800-461-9999. From outside Canada call 204-983-3500 or 506-636-5064. Long distance charges will apply. Agents are available Monday to Friday (08:00 – 16:00 local time / except statutory holidays). TTY is also available within Canada: 1-866-335-3237.

Date modified:

2016-01-27