HS 8536.49Moderate

Relays for voltage ≤ 60V (automotive and industrial relays)

Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipmentBroad tariff

Current tariff rate

25%

Prior rate

0% (CUSMA)

Canadian export value

$290M

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

Relay manufacturers face reduced automotive OEM orders as assemblers seek tariff-free alternatives.

NOTES

Automotive and industrial relays manufactured in Ontario for North American OEM and aftermarket channels.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

1
CUSMA RVC optimization
2
Nearshore to Mexico
3
Product redesign for tariff shift

INDUSTRIES AFFECTED BY THIS TARIFF

Canadian industries exposed to HS 8536.49 tariff changes

Electronics ManufacturingModerate

Manufacturing48/100 impact

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