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HS 2716.00High

Electrical energy

Chapter 27 — Mineral fuels and energy|Energy tariff (Executive Order)
Current tariff rate
10%
Prior rate
0% (CUSMA)
Canadian export value
$4.2B
CUSMA eligible
Yes
TARIFF DETAILS
Effective date
2025-03-04
Tariff type
Energy tariff (Executive Order)
CUSMA INFORMATION
Eligibility
Eligible
SECTOR IMPACT

Hydro-Quebec and Manitoba Hydro face reduced export revenue. US states dependent on Canadian hydro face higher electricity costs.

NOTES

Canadian hydroelectric exports power parts of New England, New York, and the Upper Midwest. Quebec and Manitoba are major electricity exporters. Tariff on clean energy is politically contentious.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    Pricing pass-through

  2. 2

    Supply chain restructuring

INDUSTRIES AFFECTED BY THIS TARIFF

Canadian industries exposed to HS 2716.00 tariff changes

Electricity & HydropowerModerate
Energy·32/100 impact
RELATED TARIFF CODES
2711.11Critical

Natural gas, liquefied (LNG)

10%Critical
2709.00Critical

Crude petroleum oils

10%Critical

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