Canada-US tariff schedule.
Reference database of current tariff rates between Canada and the United States. Each entry includes HS classification, duty rates, CUSMA eligibility, risk assessment, and sector impact analysis.
↓ Download CSVDairy products
3 entriesPreparations of vegetables and fruit
2 entriesBeverages, spirits and vinegar
2 entriesSalt, sulphur, earths and stone
1 entryMineral fuels and energy
5 entriesCrude petroleum oils
Light petroleum oils and preparations (gasoline)
Heavy petroleum oils and preparations (diesel, fuel oil)
Natural gas, liquefied (LNG)
Electrical energy
Inorganic chemicals
1 entryMiscellaneous chemical products
1 entryPlastics and articles thereof
6 entriesPolyethylene, specific gravity < 0.94, in primary forms
Polyethylene, specific gravity ≥ 0.94, in primary forms
Polypropylene, in primary forms
Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid, of polyethylene
Plates, sheets and film, of polyethylene, non-cellular
Other articles of plastics, not elsewhere specified
Rubber and articles thereof
1 entryWood and articles of wood
6 entriesConiferous lumber (spruce, pine, fir), sawn, thickness > 6mm
Coniferous lumber, sawn, of pine
Medium density fibreboard (MDF), thickness > 9mm
Builders' joinery and carpentry, of bamboo or coniferous wood
Plywood, with at least one outer ply of coniferous wood
Other articles of wood, not elsewhere specified
Pulp of wood
1 entryPaper and paperboard
5 entriesNewsprint, in rolls or sheets
Uncoated paper, weight 40–150 g/m², in rolls
Unbleached kraft liner, in rolls, uncoated
Self-adhesive paper and paperboard, coated with rubber or plastics
Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard
Natural or cultured pearls, precious metals
2 entriesIron and steel
8 entriesFlat-rolled products of iron, hot-rolled, in coils, width ≥ 600mm, with patterns in relief
Flat-rolled products of iron, hot-rolled, thickness ≥ 4.75mm, pickled
Flat-rolled products of iron, hot-rolled, thickness ≤ 3mm
Flat-rolled products of iron, cold-rolled, thickness ≥ 3mm
Flat-rolled products, zinc-coated (galvanized), width ≥ 600mm
Bars and rods, hot-rolled, of circular cross-section, diameter < 14mm
Bars and rods of iron, hot-rolled, with deformations (rebar)
Flat-rolled products of alloy steel, hot-rolled, width ≥ 600mm
Articles of iron or steel
6 entriesLine pipe, seamless, of iron or steel, for oil/gas pipelines
Line pipe, welded, longitudinally submerged arc welded, OD > 406.4mm
Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, welded, of iron or steel, circular cross-section
Structures and parts of structures, of iron or steel (bridges, towers, columns)
Threaded screws and bolts, of iron or steel
Other articles of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified
Aluminum and articles thereof
7 entriesUnwrought aluminum, not alloyed (primary ingot)
Unwrought aluminum alloys
Aluminum bars, rods and profiles, not alloyed
Aluminum alloy bars, rods and profiles
Aluminum plates and sheets, not alloyed, thickness > 0.2mm, rectangular
Aluminum alloy plates and sheets, thickness > 0.2mm, rectangular
Aluminum tubes and pipes, not alloyed
Machinery and mechanical appliances
8 entriesWatertube boilers, steam output > 45 tonnes/hour
Auxiliary plant for boilers (economizers, superheaters)
Gas turbines, power output > 5,000 kW
Front-end shovel loaders
Mechanical excavators with 360° revolving superstructure
Parts for construction and mining machinery
Portable digital data processing machines (laptops), weight ≤ 10 kg
Parts and accessories for computing machines
Electrical machinery and equipment
5 entriesStatic converters (power supplies, inverters, rectifiers)
Lithium-ion batteries
Machines for reception, conversion and transmission of data (routers, switches)
Relays for voltage ≤ 60V (automotive and industrial relays)
Ignition wiring sets and wiring harnesses for vehicles
Railway and tramway vehicles
2 entriesVehicles and parts thereof
10 entriesMotor vehicles for transport of persons, spark-ignition, cylinder capacity 1500–3000 cc
Motor vehicles for transport of persons, spark-ignition, cylinder capacity > 3000 cc
Motor vehicles with electric motor for propulsion (BEVs)
Motor vehicles for transport of goods (trucks), GVW ≤ 5 tonnes, spark-ignition
Bumpers and parts thereof for motor vehicles
Other parts and accessories of motor vehicle bodies
Gear boxes and parts thereof for motor vehicles
Road wheels and parts and accessories thereof for motor vehicles
Radiators and parts thereof for motor vehicles
Other parts and accessories for motor vehicles, not elsewhere specified
Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
1 entryOptical, measuring and medical instruments
2 entriesFurniture, bedding, lamps
5 entriesUpholstered seats, with wooden frames
Seats, not elsewhere specified (office chairs, task seating)
Wooden furniture for kitchens
Wooden furniture, not elsewhere specified
Mattresses of cellular rubber or plastics
Frequently asked questions
What is the Harmonized System (HS) code?
The Harmonized System is an internationally standardized classification for traded goods, maintained by the World Customs Organization. HS codes use a 6-digit structure — the first two digits identify the chapter, with subsequent digits providing progressively finer product classification used to determine applicable tariff rates.
How do US tariffs affect Canadian exporters?
US tariffs increase the landed cost of Canadian goods, reducing price competitiveness in the American market. This can compress margins, divert trade flows to alternative markets, and in severe cases force supply chain restructuring — particularly for sectors with thin margins like agriculture and manufacturing.
What is CUSMA/USMCA and how does it affect tariff rates?
CUSMA (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement) is the trilateral trade agreement that replaced NAFTA in 2020. It provides preferential — often zero — tariff rates for goods that meet specific rules of origin, including regional value content and tariff shift requirements.
What is a Regional Value Content (RVC) threshold?
RVC is the minimum percentage of a product's value that must originate within CUSMA member countries to qualify for preferential tariff treatment. Thresholds vary by product category — automotive parts require 75% RVC, while other goods may require 50-60%.
How often do tariff rates change?
Tariff schedules can change through trade negotiations, executive action, or legislative processes. The US can impose tariffs rapidly through Section 201, 232, or 301 investigations. Canada's retaliatory tariffs may follow on shorter timelines during active trade disputes.
What does tariff risk tier mean?
Risk tiers classify tariff entries by exposure severity: Critical indicates immediate disruption risk to trade flows, High signals significant margin pressure, Moderate reflects manageable but notable cost impacts, and Low represents minimal tariff-related risk to current trade patterns.
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