Customs Notice 26-09: Update to the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system for Changes to Excise Duty Rates on Alcohol and Tobacco Products effective April 1, 2026

Ottawa, March 25, 2026

1. This notice is to inform you that the adjustments to Excise Duty Rates on Alcohol and Tobacco Products will be effective on April 1, 2026. The modifications, available in CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system, relate to Spirits and Wine, Beer, and Tobacco products.

2. For more information, please refer to the Canada Revenue Agency Excise duty rates web page that lists current and historical rates.

3. For more information, contact the CBSA Border Information Service (BIS) line:
Calls within Canada & the United States (toll free): 1-800-461-9999
Calls outside Canada & the United States (long distance charges apply): 1-204-983-3500 or 1-506-636-5064
TTY: 1-866-335-3237
Client Support Contact Form (web form)
Contact Us at the CBSA website may also be accessed for information.