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HS 8473.30Moderate

Parts and accessories for computing machines

Chapter 84 — Machinery and mechanical appliances|Broad tariff
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
0% (CUSMA)
Canadian export value
$340M
CUSMA eligible
Yes (RVC 75%)
TARIFF DETAILS
Effective date
2025-03-04
Tariff type
Broad tariff
CUSMA INFORMATION
Eligibility
Eligible
RVC threshold
75%
SECTOR IMPACT

Electronics assembly and distribution operations face margin erosion and potential relocation to US facilities.

NOTES

Computer parts and accessories including circuit boards, housings, and peripherals assembled or distributed from Canadian facilities.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    CUSMA RVC optimization

  2. 2

    FTZ utilization

  3. 3

    Supply chain restructuring

RELATED TARIFF CODES
8471.30Low

Portable digital data processing machines (laptops), weight ≤ 10 kg

25%Low
8517.62Moderate

Machines for reception, conversion and transmission of data (routers, switches)

25%Moderate

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