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HS 7608.10High

Aluminum tubes and pipes, not alloyed

Chapter 76 — Aluminum and articles thereof|Section 232
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
0% (CUSMA)
Canadian export value
$340M
CUSMA eligible
No
TARIFF DETAILS
Effective date
2025-03-12
Tariff type
Section 232
CUSMA INFORMATION
Eligibility
Not eligible
SECTOR IMPACT

HVAC and automotive heat exchanger tube suppliers face cost disadvantage against emerging US and Mexican tube capacity.

NOTES

Aluminum tubing for HVAC, automotive heat exchangers, and industrial applications. Specialized product with limited domestic US capacity.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    FTZ utilization

  2. 2

    US production facility

  3. 3

    Pricing pass-through

RELATED TARIFF CODES
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Aluminum bars, rods and profiles, not alloyed

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Aluminum alloy bars, rods and profiles

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