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← Tariff Schedule
HS 3902.10High

Polypropylene, in primary forms

Chapter 39 — Plastics and articles thereof|Broad tariff
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
0% (CUSMA)
Canadian export value
$1.6B
CUSMA eligible
Yes (RVC 50%)
TARIFF DETAILS
Effective date
2025-03-04
Tariff type
Broad tariff
CUSMA INFORMATION
Eligibility
Eligible
RVC threshold
50%
SECTOR IMPACT

PP resin exports to US auto parts and packaging converters face tariff-driven demand substitution.

NOTES

Canadian polypropylene production is concentrated in Sarnia and Alberta. Automotive and packaging are key end-use sectors.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    CUSMA RVC optimization

  2. 2

    Supply chain restructuring

  3. 3

    Market diversification (CPTPP)

RELATED TARIFF CODES
3901.10High

Polyethylene, specific gravity < 0.94, in primary forms

25%High
3926.90Moderate

Other articles of plastics, not elsewhere specified

25%Moderate

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