Registered companies headquartered in Atlantic Canada
Services
Tariff and Customs Advisory Program (TCAP)
Atlantic Canada-wide program (under ATIGA) offering up to 12 hours of expert consulting (maximum contribution of $1,750 + HST) with customs brokers, trade consultants, and trade lawyers for a $99 participation fee, to help Atlantic Canadian companies manage tariffs, optimize supply chains, and stay compliant with trade regulations. Delivered by the Nova Scotia Association of Community Business Development Corporations.
Overview
Atlantic Canada-wide program (under ATIGA) offering up to 12 hours of expert consulting (maximum contribution of $1,750 + HST) with customs brokers, trade consultants, and trade lawyers for a $99 participation fee, to help Atlantic Canadian companies manage tariffs, optimize supply chains, and stay compliant with trade regulations. Delivered by the Nova Scotia Association of Community Business Development Corporations.
Key numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | advisory (subsidized consulting) |
| Level | atlantic |
| Region | Atlantic Canada |
| Administrator | Nova Scotia Association of Community Business Development Corporations (delivered via Invest Nova Scotia) |
| Max per project | $1,750 |
| Deadline | 2026-04-30 (extended; application phase has closed) |
| Intake status | Closed (application phase has closed; deadline was extended to 2026-04-30) |
| Non-US bias | Tariff and customs advisory including US tariff management and non-US supply-chain alternatives |
Eligibility
Exportable products or services impacted by tariffs and retaliatory tariffs
Companies must be in good standing with TCAP's federal and provincial partners
What it covers
Understanding and managing U.S. tariffs (classification, exemptions, duty-reduction strategies)
Supply-chain optimization (alternative sourcing, nearshoring, logistics efficiencies)
Trade agreements and compliance (USMCA preferential treatment, tariff classification, certificates of origin)
Customs and regulatory compliance (import/export declarations, labeling, HS codes)
Legal support for complex trade issues (anti-dumping, countervailing duties, customs disputes)
Cost-saving opportunities (duty drawback, bonded warehousing, free trade zones)
Market and diversification rules
Companies select their own consultant, provided the consultant is a customs broker, international trade consultant, or trade lawyer
How to apply
Complete and submit the TCAP Application Form (Smartsheet link on the program page)
Select a customs broker or trade consultant from the Atlantic Canadian Customs Brokers list or your own choice
Pay the $99 participation fee (no HST)
Stacking notes
Funded by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces under ATIGA
Notes
Up to 12 hours of consulting, maximum contribution $1,750 + HST
Initiative of the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS)
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