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HS 7208.10Critical

Flat-rolled products of iron, hot-rolled, in coils, width ≥ 600mm, with patterns in relief

Chapter 72 — Iron and steel|Section 232
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
0% (CUSMA)
Canadian export value
$2.4B
CUSMA eligible
No
TARIFF DETAILS
Effective date
2025-03-12
Tariff type
Section 232
CUSMA INFORMATION
Eligibility
Not eligible
SECTOR IMPACT

Hamilton and Sault Ste. Marie integrated mills face 25% duty on their primary US export product. US service centres seek domestic alternatives.

NOTES

Section 232 tariffs on steel were reimposed after the CUSMA exemption was revoked. Hot-rolled coil is a foundational steel product for construction and manufacturing.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    FTZ utilization

  2. 2

    Market diversification (CETA)

  3. 3

    Supply chain restructuring

  4. 4

    Customs reclassification review

INDUSTRIES AFFECTED BY THIS TARIFF

Canadian industries exposed to HS 7208.10 tariff changes

Steel & Aluminum ProductionCritical
Manufacturing·95/100 impact
RELATED TARIFF CODES
7208.25Critical

Flat-rolled products of iron, hot-rolled, thickness ≥ 4.75mm, pickled

25%Critical
7208.36Critical

Flat-rolled products of iron, hot-rolled, thickness ≤ 3mm

25%Critical
7209.15Critical

Flat-rolled products of iron, cold-rolled, thickness ≥ 3mm

25%Critical

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