--- title: "Farm goods: Global Affairs Canada · Adhoc" description: "Within the quota, farm goods need a permit for that shipment (dairy, poultry, eggs, and beef from countries without a trade agreement that covers it) or General Import Permit 20 (wheat, barley). Over the quota, they come in under General Import Permit 100 at the over-access rate. Wheat, barley and beef that qualify for most of Canada's preferential rates pay none, or less." canonical: "https://www.useadhoc.com/agencies/global-affairs-canada/farm-goods" last_updated: 2026-11-11 --- # Farm goods under quota Global Affairs Canada · Import Control List Within the quota, farm goods need a permit for that shipment (dairy, poultry, eggs, and beef from countries without a trade agreement that covers it) or General Import Permit 20 (wheat, barley). Over the quota, they come in under General Import Permit 100 at the over-access rate. Wheat, barley and beef that qualify for most of Canada's preferential rates pay none, or less. ## To import farm goods under quota ### On every shipment - **Within the quota: the permit for that shipment.** Wheat and barley use General Import Permit 20 instead, until the quota is reached. Beef and veal need one only from countries without a trade agreement that covers beef. - **Over the quota: General Import Permit 100.** The goods pay the over-access duty, unless a preferential rate removes it: wheat, barley and beef that qualify for most of Canada's trade agreements or the Least Developed Country tariff, and beef under the Commonwealth Caribbean tariff, pay none. ### Every year - **Dairy, poultry and eggs: apply for the year's allocations.** Only Canadian residents can hold them, and each lasts one quota year. A few quotas are first come, first served and need none. ## Find your route Pick the one that matches the goods. - **Dairy, poultry and eggs: [A permit for each shipment, mostly from an allocation.](https://www.useadhoc.com/agencies/global-affairs-canada/farm-goods/dairy-poultry-and-eggs)** Within the quota. Without one, General Import Permit 100, at the higher duty. - **Beef and veal: [A quota permit only from countries without a trade agreement that covers beef.](https://www.useadhoc.com/agencies/global-affairs-canada/farm-goods/beef-and-veal)** None from the US, Mexico, Chile or the EU. From the UK, CPTPP and Canada's other agreements that cover beef: General Import Permit 100, with no over-access duty. From other countries: a quota holder's permit for each shipment, or General Import Permit 100 at the over-access duty, which beef that qualifies for the Least Developed Country or Commonwealth Caribbean tariff doesn't pay. - **Wheat and barley: [General Import Permit 20.](https://www.useadhoc.com/agencies/global-affairs-canada/farm-goods/wheat-and-barley)** Within the quota, first come, first served. Once it is reached, General Import Permit 100. Wheat and barley that qualify for most trade-agreement rates pay no over-access duty. ## Documents you may need | Document | When you need it | Status | | --- | --- | --- | | Shipment-specific permit, Issued by GAC for one shipment | Dairy, poultry and eggs within the quota; beef and veal within the quota from countries without a trade agreement that covers beef | If it applies | | General Import Permit 20, Published by GAC; no application | Wheat and barley within the quota | If it applies | | General Import Permit 100, Published by GAC; no application | Over the quota or without a permit for it, at the over-access rate unless a preferential rate removes it; beef from the UK, CPTPP and Canada's other agreements that cover beef | If it applies | ## What stops goods at the border > **Goods still enter without a quota permit.** They come in under General Import Permit 100 and pay the over-access duty, unless a preferential rate removes it. ## Also check for these goods | Also check | Who | Where it applies | | --- | --- | --- | | Food, plants and animals | Canadian Food Inspection Agency | Some of the same HS codes | | Wildlife | Environment and Climate Change Canada | Some of the same HS codes | ## Questions ### Who can hold a quota allocation? Only Canadian residents. An allocation expires at the end of the quota year and can't be carried over. ### Can I import more than the quota? Yes, under General Import Permit 100. The goods pay the over-access duty, unless a preferential rate removes it. ## Sources - [General information on the administration of TRQs for supply-managed products](https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/controls-controles/notices-avis/trq_info_ct.aspx?lang=eng), Global Affairs Canada, modified 2026-07-30 - [Memorandum D19-10-2: Administration of the Export and Import Permits Act (importations)](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d19/d19-10-2-eng.html), CBSA, modified 2026-10-22 - [Import Control List, C.R.C., c. 604](https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/c.r.c.,_c._604/index.html), Justice Laws, current to 2026-10-19 - [Customs Tariff 2026, chapter 2: meat and edible meat offal](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2026/html/00/ch02-eng.html), CBSA, modified 2026-01-01 - [Customs Tariff 2026, chapter 10: cereals](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2026/html/00/ch10-eng.html), CBSA, modified 2026-01-01 - [Customs Tariff 2026, chapter 11: products of the milling industry](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2026/html/00/ch11-eng.html), CBSA, modified 2026-01-01 - [Electronic Commerce Client Requirements Document, chapter 23: Integrated Import Declaration](https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/eccrd-eng.html), CBSA, modified 2026-08-25 - [Notice to importers 883: beef and veal imports](https://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/prod/agri/beef-boeuf/notices-avis/883.aspx?lang=eng), Global Affairs Canada, modified 2024-10-03 - [Notice to importers 1164: CPTPP beef and veal](https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/controls-controles/notices-avis/1164.aspx?lang=eng), Global Affairs Canada, modified 2026-07-03 Reviewed November 10, 2026. 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