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HS 7208.36Critical

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

Chapter 72 — Iron and steel|Section 232
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
0% (CUSMA)
Canadian export value
$1.2B
CUSMA eligible
No
TARIFF DETAILS
Effective date
2025-03-12
Tariff type
Section 232
CUSMA INFORMATION
Eligibility
Not eligible
SECTOR IMPACT

Mills producing thin HRC lose feedstock sales to US cold-rolling operations.

NOTES

Thin-gauge hot-rolled steel for cold-rolling feedstock and light-gauge applications. Integrated with downstream CRC and coated product lines.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    FTZ utilization

  2. 2

    Market diversification (CETA)

  3. 3

    Market diversification (CPTPP)

INDUSTRIES AFFECTED BY THIS TARIFF

Canadian industries exposed to HS 7208.36 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
7209.15Critical

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

25%Critical

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