UK trade agreement beef exemption removed from personal-use import permit

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The list of beef and veal origins exempt from Canada's general personal-use import permit has been narrowed. Previously, beef and veal originating from a CUKTCA beneficiary (i.e., a UK trade agreement country) was excluded from the permit's coverage alongside Chile, CUSMA countries, and EU/CETA beneficiaries. That UK-origin exclusion has been removed, meaning beef and veal from CUKTCA beneficiaries is no longer carved out and now falls within the permit's scope. Canadian residents travelling or importing small quantities of beef and veal for personal use should be aware that the origin rules for this permit have changed. Importers bringing in UK-origin beef should confirm how this affects their customs declarations and applicable tariff treatment.

Who this affects
Canadian residents importing beef or veal for personal use · travellers returning to Canada with beef or veal from the UK · customs brokers and border agents processing personal beef imports