HS 2004.10High

Frozen potatoes, prepared or preserved (including french fries)

Chapter 20 — Preparations of vegetables and fruitBroad tariff

Current tariff rate

25%

Prior rate

0% (CUSMA)

Canadian export value

$2.8B

CUSMA eligible

Yes (RVC 60%)

TARIFF DETAILS

Effective date: 2025-03-04
Tariff type: Broad tariff

CUSMA INFORMATION

Eligibility: Eligible
RVC threshold: 60%

SECTOR IMPACT

Frozen potato processors face margin erosion on a high-volume, low-margin product.

NOTES

Canada is the largest supplier of frozen french fries to the US. New Brunswick and Alberta plants export primarily southward. The 25% tariff threatens a deeply integrated cross-border supply chain.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

1
CUSMA RVC optimization
2
Pricing pass-through
3
US production facility
4
Market diversification (CPTPP)

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