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HS 9018.19Moderate

Electro-diagnostic apparatus, not elsewhere specified (medical devices)

Chapter 90 — Optical, measuring and medical instruments|Broad tariff
Current tariff rate
25%
Prior rate
0% (CUSMA)
Canadian export value
$620M
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

Medical device exporters face cost disadvantage against US domestic and European manufacturers with tariff-free access.

NOTES

Medical diagnostic equipment manufactured in Ontario and Quebec for US hospitals and clinical laboratories. FDA-cleared devices with established US market positions.

MITIGATION STRATEGIES

Actionable options for affected Canadian exporters

  1. 1

    CUSMA RVC optimization

  2. 2

    US production facility

  3. 3

    Pricing pass-through

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