Eliminates most tariffs on industrial goods traded with the EFTA states
Services
Canada-EFTA Free Trade Agreement
Canada-EFTA Free Trade Agreement - status In force (2009-07-01). What it includes and does not include for Canadian exporters.
Status
In force (2009-07-01).
Parties covered
Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland..
Overview
The Canada-EFTA agreement covers the four EFTA states, with Switzerland the largest of them among our target markets. It removes tariffs on most industrial goods and provides preferential access for a range of Canadian exports.
What it includes
Provides preferential access for Canadian fish and marine products
Covers services, investment and government procurement
Includes rules of origin allowing some cumulation
Provides a framework for further bilateral agreements
What it does NOT include
Many agricultural products remain subject to tariff quotas and are not fully liberalized
Canada's supply-managed sectors retain protection
Market access varies across the four EFTA states
Rules of origin and certification requirements apply
Markets it covers (of our 18 target markets)
Switzerland.
Practical note for exporters
For Switzerland, EFTA provides the preferential framework. Verify product-specific tariff treatment and origin rules; some agricultural access remains limited.
Source: Global Affairs Canada - Canada's free trade agreements. Verify current terms, product-specific tariff schedules and rules of origin on the official pages before shipping; terms and intakes can change.
Relevant services
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