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Govt measure to save up to $4.5mn in tariffs for apparel makers
09 Dec '06
3 min read
Replacing a number of gender-specific tariff descriptions with gender-neutral descriptions and generic apparel applications (for example, replacing tariff descriptions such as certain fabrics for use in the manufacture of women's jackets with descriptions such as certain fabrics for use in the manufacture of apparel).
To further support the global competitiveness of the Canadian apparel industry, the above tariff relief measures are retroactive to January 1, 2005, to coincide with the elimination of World Trade Organization import quotas on textiles and apparel.
Minister Fortier also announced the implementation of tariff relief recommended in a recent Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) report pursuant to the Standing Textile Reference. Effective November 23, 2006, duties have been eliminated on certain woven fabrics for use as lining in the manufacture of certain apparel.
"Today's announcement is very much in line with the goals set out in Advantage Canada, our long-term economic plan," said Minister Flaherty. "We are creating a Canadian entrepreneurial advantage by encouraging further trade and investment with the rest of the world, while allowing Canadian business to do what they do best—invest, expand, and create jobs for hard-working Canadians."
The Government has consulted widely with the Canadian textile and apparel industries to ensure these measures will benefit domestic apparel production while not adversely affecting domestic textile producers. The announcement takes into account the recommendations made by the CITT in its April 2006 report on the availability of certain fabrics produced in Canada.
To further support the global competitiveness of the Canadian apparel industry, the above tariff relief measures are retroactive to January 1, 2005, to coincide with the elimination of World Trade Organization import quotas on textiles and apparel.
Minister Fortier also announced the implementation of tariff relief recommended in a recent Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) report pursuant to the Standing Textile Reference. Effective November 23, 2006, duties have been eliminated on certain woven fabrics for use as lining in the manufacture of certain apparel.
"Today's announcement is very much in line with the goals set out in Advantage Canada, our long-term economic plan," said Minister Flaherty. "We are creating a Canadian entrepreneurial advantage by encouraging further trade and investment with the rest of the world, while allowing Canadian business to do what they do best—invest, expand, and create jobs for hard-working Canadians."
The Government has consulted widely with the Canadian textile and apparel industries to ensure these measures will benefit domestic apparel production while not adversely affecting domestic textile producers. The announcement takes into account the recommendations made by the CITT in its April 2006 report on the availability of certain fabrics produced in Canada.
Department of Finance Canada
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