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← Tariff Schedule
HS 4412.31High

Plywood, with at least one outer ply of coniferous wood

Chapter 44 — Wood and articles of wood|Broad tariff
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
0% (CUSMA)
Canadian export value
$1.1B
CUSMA eligible
Yes (RVC 55%)
TARIFF DETAILS
Effective date
2025-03-04
Tariff type
Broad tariff
CUSMA INFORMATION
Eligibility
Eligible
RVC threshold
55%
SECTOR IMPACT

Plywood producers face volume declines as US builders shift to domestic OSB and plywood alternatives.

NOTES

Canadian plywood is essential for US residential construction sheathing. BC mills are the primary exporters.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    CUSMA RVC optimization

  2. 2

    Pricing pass-through

  3. 3

    Market diversification (CPTPP)

RELATED TARIFF CODES
4407.11Critical

Coniferous lumber (spruce, pine, fir), sawn, thickness > 6mm

25%Critical
4411.14High

Medium density fibreboard (MDF), thickness > 9mm

25%High

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