On October 1, 2014, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued a press release announcing that the Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA) has officially been entered into force.
According to the release, “The historic free trade agreement includes provisions on market access for goods, services, investment and government procurement. Almost 98 percent of each country’s tariff lines will ultimately be duty-free once the agreement is fully implemented. “
The provisions include the following:
- Goods may be shipped from Honduras, with or without transshipment, to Canada.
- Canada-Honduras Certificate of Origin Required
- An application for a refund may be made within four years from the date the goods were accounted for
The press release can be accessed here
Further information can be viewed here
