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HS 8708.70High

Road wheels and parts and accessories thereof for motor vehicles

Chapter 87 — Vehicles and parts thereof|Section 232 (Auto)
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
0% (CUSMA)
Canadian export value
$980M
CUSMA eligible
Yes (RVC 75%)
TARIFF DETAILS
Effective date
2025-05-03
Tariff type
Section 232 (Auto)
CUSMA INFORMATION
Eligibility
Eligible
RVC threshold
75%
SECTOR IMPACT

Wheel manufacturers face cost disadvantage against US and Chinese competitors. Aftermarket segment most price-sensitive.

NOTES

Aluminum and steel wheel manufacturing in Ontario. Canadian wheel producers serve US OEM and aftermarket channels.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    CUSMA RVC optimization

  2. 2

    US production facility

  3. 3

    Pricing pass-through

INDUSTRIES AFFECTED BY THIS TARIFF

Canadian industries exposed to HS 8708.70 tariff changes

Automotive ManufacturingCritical
Manufacturing·92/100 impact
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