Editor’s Note: The following information was provided Elenor Hamm, president of the RV Dealers Association of Canada (RVDA).
“We are thrilled to announce a significant victory for our industry and a direct result of our collective advocacy efforts,” Hamm stated.
“The Government of Canada has officially granted remission of the surtaxes on motorhomes imported from the United States under the United States Surtax Order (Motor Vehicles 2025). This is a monumental win that will provide immediate financial relief and stability for dealerships across Canada.
“This achievement would not have been possible without your support, engagement, and the unified voice we presented to federal officials. Thank you for your commitment.
“Effective on June 26, 2025, surtaxes paid or payable on specific categories of motorhomes are eligible for remission. This applies to the following tariff classification numbers, covering new and used gas and diesel motorhomes:
- 8703.23.00.10 (Motorhomes)
- 8703.24.00.21 (New Gas Motorhomes)
- 8703.24.00.22 (Used Gas Motorhomes)
- 8703.33.00.21 (New Diesel Motorhomes)
- 8703.33.00.22 (Used Diesel Motorhomes)
“We strongly recommend that you or your customs broker review all recent motorhome importations to ensure you claim all eligible relief. For detailed instructions on completing the CAD, please refer to CBSA’s Memorandum D17-1-10,” Hamm stated
How to Claim Relief from the Surtax
- 1. For New Imports (At Time of Import): To obtain relief from the surtax when importing new commercial goods, you must enter a specific special authorization code in the “Special Authority OIC” field on the Commercial Accounting Declaration (CAD) Special Authorization Code: 25-0466 (This code is to be used for motor vehicles referred to in Schedule 5 of the Order, which includes the motorhome classifications listed above.)
- 2. For Past Imports (Corrections & Adjustments): If you have already paid the surtax on goods that now qualify for remission, you can apply for a refund.
- Corrections (before CAD payment due date): You may submit a correction via the Canadian Customs Reporting System (CCRS) or EDI/API using the special authorization code 25-0466N and reason code R5-00-COT.
- Adjustments (after CAD payment due date): You can submit an adjustment to receive a refund of surtax already paid. The reason code for this is R2-74-1-GR-53.
“Should you have any immediate questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.We strongly recommend that you or your customs broker review all recent motorhome importations to ensure you claim all eligible relief. For detailed instructions on completing the CAD, please refer to CBSA’s Memorandum D17-1-10.
“This is a testament to what we can accomplish when we work together. The RVDA of Canada will continue to advocate on your behalf to ensure a fair and prosperous business environment for the entire Canadian RV industry,” Hamm concluded.
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