Notice to Importers Specialty Creams (Item 117.1 on the Import Control List)

Imports of specialty creams , namely sterilized creams, minimum 23% butterfat, in cans of a volume not exceeding 200 ml., are subject to import controls under Canada’s Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA). Accordingly, an import permit is required for shipments of specialty creams to enter Canada. Import permits for shipments of specialty creams destined to the Canadian market are issued to allocation holders under Canada’s tariff rate quota (TRQ) for specialty creams, which is administered by Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD).

The access quantity for the specialty creams TRQ is 394,000 kg. The allocation period for the specialty creams TRQ extends from August 1 to July 31, inclusive.

This Notice to Importers sets out the policies and practices pertaining to the administration of the TRQ, including the allocation, under-utilization, return, and transfer policies. This Notice also explains how to apply for import permits.