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HS 4811.41Moderate

Self-adhesive paper and paperboard, coated with rubber or plastics

Chapter 48 — Paper and paperboard|Broad tariff
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
0% (CUSMA)
Canadian export value
$420M
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

Label converters face reduced price competitiveness against US and European specialty paper suppliers.

NOTES

Specialty label stock and adhesive paper for packaging and consumer products. Concentrated in Ontario converting operations.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    CUSMA RVC optimization

  2. 2

    Pricing pass-through

  3. 3

    Product redesign for tariff shift

RELATED TARIFF CODES
4802.55High

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

25%High
4804.11High

Unbleached kraft liner, in rolls, uncoated

25%High

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