In fact, just to provide proper context, there are two executive orders regarding Russia's withdrawal from the most-favoured-nation tariff treatment. There was the initial order, in effect from March 2 to October 7, 2022, that imposed a general tariff of 35% on Russian goods. Then, there was the order in effect since October 7, 2022, which establishes the same measure, but adds an exemption for certain goods.
As a result, Sollio Agriculture is challenging the application of the tariff, arguing that these fertilizers were in transit to Canada before March 2, 2022. However, CBSA interprets the term “in transit” as a direct shipment without transshipment as a registered good in Canada, which is not the case for our fertilizers.
That's a technical explanation, but it essentially boils down to that.