Global Affairs Canada sets CETA origin quota rules for high-sugar exports to the EU

Global Affairs Canada's Notice to Exporters Serial No. 214 sets out the administration of the 30,000 metric tonne CETA origin quota for high-sugar containing products exported from Canada to the European Union and its Member States, covering products with 65 per cent or more by net weight of added cane or beet sugar of subheadings 1701.91 through 1701.99 refined in Canada. The quota year runs January 1 to December 31, Pool 1 takes 90 percent for eligible Canadian sugar refiners and Pool 2 takes 10 percent on a first-come, first-served basis, with Pool 1 applications due November 15 and unutilized quota returnable by July 1.