COVID-19: Waiving tariffs on certain medical goods

📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian importers of medical goods - Businesses that imported PPE and related medical items into Canada - Wholesalers and distributors of medical supplies - Retailers importing medical goods directly - Manufacturers importing medical components or finished medical products - Any business entity (corporations, sole proprietors, partnerships) that brought covered medical goods into Canada ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Tariff waiver (not a cash grant) - Benefit: Elimination of applicable customs tariffs on eligible medical imports - Matching Requirements: None - Repayability: Non-repayable tariff exemption - Financial Impact: Savings vary based on import volume, product type, and original tariff rates (typically 0-19.5% of import value depending on product classification) - Retroactive Coverage: Applies to imports made on or after May 5, 2020 ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses Tariff waiver covers the following medical goods: - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): masks, respirators, face shields - Gloves (all types) - Medical garments and protective clothing - Sterilization and disinfection products - Related medical supplies imported during the eligible period - Components and raw materials for manufacturing these items ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Date: Imports must have occurred on or after May 5, 2020 - Application Process: Claim tariff relief through Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at time of import or via retroactive adjustment requests - Documentation Required: Import records, customs declarations, invoices, and proof that goods qualify as eligible medical items - Customs Classification: Items must be properly classified under eligible tariff codes - Retroactive Claims: Businesses may request duty refunds for eligible imports made before program awareness - Program Duration: Waiver applies through the duration specified by Government of Canada (subject to government policy changes) - Verification: CBSA reserves the right to verify import documentation and product eligibility