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HS 7604.29High

Aluminum alloy bars, rods and profiles

Chapter 76 — Aluminum and articles thereof|Section 232
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
0% (CUSMA)
Canadian export value
$960M
CUSMA eligible
No
TARIFF DETAILS
Effective date
2025-03-12
Tariff type
Section 232
CUSMA INFORMATION
Eligibility
Not eligible
SECTOR IMPACT

Automotive extrusion suppliers face loss of OEM platform awards to US and Mexican competitors.

NOTES

Alloy extrusions for automotive structural components and aerospace applications. Higher-value products with tighter specifications.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    FTZ utilization

  2. 2

    US production facility

  3. 3

    Supply chain restructuring

INDUSTRIES AFFECTED BY THIS TARIFF

Canadian industries exposed to HS 7604.29 tariff changes

Steel & Aluminum ProductionCritical
Manufacturing·95/100 impact
RELATED TARIFF CODES
7604.10High

Aluminum bars, rods and profiles, not alloyed

25%High
7606.12Critical

Aluminum alloy plates and sheets, thickness > 0.2mm, rectangular

25%Critical
8708.29Critical

Other parts and accessories of motor vehicle bodies

25%Critical

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