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CBSA adjusts certain fees for inflation and GST/HST

Tax Alert 2026 No. 14, 03 March 2026

On 24 February 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) published Customs Notice 26-04, Changes to Certain Fees to Reflect Inflation and Taxes, announcing that certain fees it administers will be adjusted for inflation under the Service Fees Act. As well, GST/HST will apply to service fees administered through cost recovery agreements for the clearance of travellers.

Both of these measures will take effect on 1 April 2026.

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