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HS 9014.20Moderate

Instruments and appliances for aeronautical navigation

Chapter 90 — Optical, measuring and medical instruments|Broad tariff
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
0% (CUSMA)
Canadian export value
$480M
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

Avionics producers face reduced competitiveness on US military and commercial aviation programs.

NOTES

Avionics and navigation systems produced in Montreal and Ottawa for military and commercial aircraft. CAE and L3Harris have Canadian operations.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    CUSMA RVC optimization

  2. 2

    US production facility

  3. 3

    Supply chain restructuring

INDUSTRIES AFFECTED BY THIS TARIFF

Canadian industries exposed to HS 9014.20 tariff changes

Aerospace ManufacturingCritical
Manufacturing·72/100 impact
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Parts of airplanes or helicopters, not elsewhere specified

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