On September 20, 2012, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) published Customs Notice 12-026 with implementation information for the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement (CJFTA).
The CJFTA becomes effective on October 1, 2012. According to the notice, "with the exception of a few agricultural goods, the CJFTA will eliminate duties on all imports of Jordan origin, either immediately upon implementation of the agreement, or through tariff phase-out." In addition, a new preferential tariff treatment, called the Jordan Tariff (JT), has been created.
Under the CJFTA, importers must have a Canada-Jordan Certificate of Origin, completed by the exporter in Jordan, in their possession for each qualifying shipment.
The Customs Notice provides links and information on the following topics:
- Implementation
- Tariff Provisions
- Proof of Origin
- Shipping Requirements
- Refunds
- Updates
The Notice also provides contact information at CBSA for any additional questions regarding the CJFTA.
The Customs Notice can be accessed online here.
