Canada #1580 (v.4)

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Notified in
Version validity
30/09/2024 - present
Current active version v.4
Reporting member
Canada
In force from
End date
In force
General description
Prohibition on the importation of obscene materials and hate propaganda (including sedation and treason)
National legal basis
Customs Tariff

Criminal Code
Sec. 46, 59-60, 163(8), 163.1, 320(8), 83.222(8)

Date of entry into force: pre- January 1, 1998
Administrative mechanism
Memorandum D9-1-1
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d9/d9-1-1-eng.html

Memorandum D9-1-15
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d9/d9-1-15-eng.html


Classified under Canada specific code 9899.00.00
Responsible entities
HS version
HS 2017
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WTO justifications

XX:(a) - (a) necessary to protect public morals;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Article XX (a)

XX:(b) - (b) necessary to protect human, animal or plant life or health;

GATT 1994 (GATT 1947 provisions)

Reported as: Article XX (b) of the GATT
Non-WTO commitments
Affected partners
Non-affected partners

Measures

Reported restrictions
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Representations that are deemed obscene under subsection 163(8) of the Criminal Code, that constitut...