Basic information
Outline of the system
Aluminum products are found in item 83 of the Import Control List, established under the Export and Import Permits Act. Products under item 83 are subject to a general import permit with reporting and record keeping requirements (i.e., General Import Permit 83).
Product coverage
Aluminum products were placed on the Import Control List under the authority of subsection 5(1)(e) and section 6 of the Export and Import Permits Act (effective 1 September 2019) for the purpose of implementing an intergovernmental arrangement or commitment, that is the Joint Statement by Canada and the United State on section 232 Duties on Steel and Aluminum. Aluminum products are defined as: alloyed and not alloyed unwrought aluminum products, and wrought aluminum products limited to bars, rods, profiles, wires, plates, sheets, strips, foils, tubes and pipes, tube and pipe fittings and other articles of castings and forgings.
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
The general import permit for aluminum is intended to monitor the volume and the origin of certain aluminum products.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
The aluminum import monitoring program does not limit the quantity of aluminum products that may be imported into Canada.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The monitoring system applies to certain aluminum imports from all countries.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The action of placing aluminum products on the Import Control List was taken under the authority of subsection 5(1)(e) and section 6 of the Export and Import Permits Act.
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Whether a product meets the description found in the general import permit is determined by the importer and may be subject to confirmation by the Canada Border Services Agency.
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
The Governor in Council may repeal or amend the Import Control List.
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
Any resident of Canada may use the General Import Permit.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
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Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Website
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
There is no application for this permit.
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
This permit does not require an application. All relevant information is published on the website of Global Affairs Canada, specifically by means of Notice to Importers No. 969: Item 83 – Aluminum Products.
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
The General Import Permit number must be stated on the customs entry document.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
No
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
No
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
There is no application for this permit.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
What documents are required upon actual importation?
Customs entry forms
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
No.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
The General Import Permit number must be stated on the customs entry document.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
The General Import Permit number must be stated on the customs entry document.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
The General Import Permit number must be stated on the customs entry document.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
No
Is a licence required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange?
No
Is foreign exchange always available to cover licences issued?
No
What formalities must be fulfilled for obtaining the foreign exchange?
No