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HS 7210.49Critical

Flat-rolled products, zinc-coated (galvanized), width ≥ 600mm

Chapter 72 — Iron and steel|Section 232
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
0% (CUSMA)
Canadian export value
$1.5B
CUSMA eligible
No
TARIFF DETAILS
Effective date
2025-03-12
Tariff type
Section 232
CUSMA INFORMATION
Eligibility
Not eligible
SECTOR IMPACT

Galvanized sheet producers face loss of US construction and auto body panel contracts to domestic mills with coating capacity.

NOTES

Galvanized steel is essential for construction, auto body panels, and HVAC. Canadian galvanizing lines serve US construction and auto sectors.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    FTZ utilization

  2. 2

    US production facility

  3. 3

    Market diversification (CETA)

RELATED TARIFF CODES
7209.15Critical

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

25%Critical
7225.30Critical

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

25%Critical
7306.30High

Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, welded, of iron or steel, circular cross-section

25%High

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