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HS 7225.30Critical

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

Chapter 72 — Iron and steel|Section 232
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
0% (CUSMA)
Canadian export value
$880M
CUSMA eligible
No
TARIFF DETAILS
Effective date
2025-03-12
Tariff type
Section 232
CUSMA INFORMATION
Eligibility
Not eligible
SECTOR IMPACT

AHSS producers face loss of OEM qualification status as automakers seek tariff-free domestic supply for body-in-white components.

NOTES

High-strength low-alloy (HSLA) and advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) for automotive lightweighting. Premium product with limited substitution options.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    FTZ utilization

  2. 2

    Supply chain restructuring

  3. 3

    US production facility

RELATED TARIFF CODES
7209.15Critical

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

25%Critical
7210.49Critical

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

25%Critical
8703.23Critical

Motor vehicles for transport of persons, spark-ignition, cylinder capacity 1500–3000 cc

25%Critical

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