Country tariff overview · CA
Canada Tariffs to the United States
Canada is the United States' second-largest trading partner. USMCA-qualifying goods enter at preferential rates — typically zero — and are typically exempt from MPF. Softwood lumber is the perennial AD/CVD case. Steel and aluminum have been subject to multiple rounds of Section 232 measures.
USMCA preferential treatment
USMCA-qualifying Canadian goods enter at preferential rates and are typically MPF-exempt. Qualification requires meeting product-specific rules of origin — tariff shift, regional value content, or specialized rules for apparel and automotive products. The exporter or producer issues a USMCA certification of origin and maintains supporting records for 5 years.
Softwood lumber AD/CVD
Canadian softwood lumber has been subject to AD/CVD orders for decades, with rates that have fluctuated significantly through repeated administrative reviews. The latest rates are typically in the 8%–14% combined range and apply on top of any base duty. Producer-specific rates require verification with each shipment; AFA-rate exposure for unreviewed producers can be substantially higher.
Section 232 steel and aluminum
Canadian steel and aluminum have been subject to multiple rounds of Section 232 measures since 2018. Current treatment depends on the product, the agreement framework in effect, and any quota arrangement. Combined with USMCA qualification analysis and the IEEPA country tariff framework, Canadian metals imports have one of the most volatile US duty profiles.
IEEPA and USMCA
USMCA-qualifying Canadian goods are typically exempt from IEEPA country tariffs or subject to reduced rates. Goods routed through Canada without genuine Canadian origin do not receive USMCA treatment. CBP can conduct origin verifications with factory visits and document review.
Sample HTS rates from Canada
Sample rates illustrate the duty layers that apply at the chapter or heading level — verify the precise 10-digit HTS code and current policy via the HTS code lookup before filing entry.
| HTS prefix | Description | Base rate | Additional layers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4407.10 | Coniferous wood, sawn (softwood lumber) | Free | AD/CVD: typically 8%–14% combined; producer-specific rates |
| 8703.23 | Passenger vehicles (1500–3000cc) | 2.5% | USMCA: 0% if 75% RVC + LVC + steel/aluminum sourcing met |
| 7208.25 | Hot-rolled steel coils | Free | Section 232 / quota-based treatment depending on framework |
| 2710.12 | Petroleum products (light distillates) | 10.5¢/bbl | USMCA: 0% if origin rules met |
| 0203.22 | Frozen pork hams and shoulders | Free | USMCA: 0% if origin rules met |
| 9403.30 | Wooden office furniture | Free | USMCA: 0% if origin rules met |
For an exact 10-digit HTS code with current rates, use the HTS code lookup. To compute total landed cost including MPF and HMF, use the landed cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
- Are Canadian goods automatically duty-free?
- No. Canadian goods that meet USMCA rules of origin enter at preferential rates (usually zero). Goods that do not meet the rules pay the base HTS rate, plus any applicable IEEPA country tariff. Specific products (softwood lumber, certain steel) are also subject to AD/CVD or Section 232.
- What's the current softwood lumber duty?
- Combined AD/CVD rates have fluctuated through Commerce administrative reviews; current rates are typically in the 8%–14% range overall, with significant variation between producers. Verify your specific supplier's rate with CBP or your customs broker before each shipment.
- Do USMCA-qualifying Canadian goods avoid IEEPA?
- Generally yes. USMCA-qualifying goods are typically exempt from IEEPA or subject to reduced rates. The exemption requires proper origin documentation — without USMCA qualification, IEEPA applies at the standard country rate.
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