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HS 7208.25Critical

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

Chapter 72 — Iron and steel|Section 232
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
0% (CUSMA)
Canadian export value
$1.8B
CUSMA eligible
No
TARIFF DETAILS
Effective date
2025-03-12
Tariff type
Section 232
CUSMA INFORMATION
Eligibility
Not eligible
SECTOR IMPACT

Auto-grade HRC producers face reduced pull from US stamping plants and Tier 1 suppliers.

NOTES

Pickled and oiled hot-rolled steel is used in automotive structural components and heavy equipment. Canadian mills have invested in pickling capacity for US auto demand.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    FTZ utilization

  2. 2

    Supply chain restructuring

  3. 3

    Market diversification (CETA)

INDUSTRIES AFFECTED BY THIS TARIFF

Canadian industries exposed to HS 7208.25 tariff changes

Steel & Aluminum ProductionCritical
Manufacturing·95/100 impact
RELATED TARIFF CODES
7208.10Critical

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

25%Critical
7208.36Critical

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

25%Critical
7225.30Critical

Flat-rolled products of alloy steel, hot-rolled, width ≥ 600mm

25%Critical

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