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← Tariff Schedule
HS 4011.10High

New pneumatic tires, of rubber, for motor cars

Chapter 40 — Rubber and articles thereof|Broad tariff
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
0% (CUSMA)
Canadian export value
$1.2B
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

Ontario tire plants face reduced OEM orders as US automakers seek tariff-free domestic supply.

NOTES

Tire manufacturing in Ontario is integrated with the North American auto supply chain. Bridgestone and Michelin operate Canadian plants serving US OEM and aftermarket.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    CUSMA RVC optimization

  2. 2

    US production facility

  3. 3

    Market diversification (CETA)

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