Country of melt and pour (COM) refers to the original location where the raw steel is (1) first produced in a steel-making furnace in a liquid state and then (2) poured into its first solid shape.
As of February 21, 2024, importers using the CBSA Single Window Integrated Import Declaration now have had the option to provide “country of melt and pour” (COM) information to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) when completing their customs declarations.
This information is usually available on a mill test certificate. Collection of this data is intended to provide greater supply chain transparency and a more comprehensive picture of the origins of imported steel goods.
Beginning November 05, 2024, importers will be required to COM information to the CBSA for all applicable steel imports as a condition of using the General Import Permits No. 80 (Carbon Steel Products) and 81 (Specialty Steel Products).
Further updates will be added to the steel website as they become available.
Public reports containing aggregate data on COM will be published on the steel import monitoring reports webpage after the full implementation of COM collection.
Questions can be directed to Non-Supply Manager Trade Contols (TNC) at Global Affairs Canada (Email: Steel-acier@international.gc.ca).