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← Tariff Schedule
HS 4802.55High

Uncoated paper, weight 40–150 g/m², in rolls

Chapter 48 — Paper and paperboard|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

Paper mills face accelerated capacity rationalization as US buyers diversify supply to tariff-free origins.

NOTES

Printing and writing paper for commercial and office use. Canadian mills serve US printers and office supply distributors.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    Pricing pass-through

  2. 2

    Market diversification (CETA)

  3. 3

    Supply chain restructuring

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