Beef Levy Information Package

Canada Beef Inc. has asked that we provide our members with an information package regarding the levy imposed on imported beef and beef products.

Please note the following, from page 6 of the Information Package:

Based on the information received from Canada Border Services Agency, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada will prepare invoices which will be delivered to Canada Beef for distribution and collection. The parameters for frequency will be developed in collaboration with the import sector. Please note that the schedule is expressed in cents per pound, not dollars per pound. This has generated some confusion so we want to clarify this. The numbers in the schedule are cents per pound, so the listing of .301/lb, is actually $0.00301. For this system to work efficiently, it is important that all participants in the process pay close attention to the accuracy of their data entry to ensure invoice amounts are correct. All importers should verify the data on the invoice against their own records and report back any discrepancies to Canada Beef.