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08/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/26/2026 10:13

Canada Issues Counter Tariffs on U.S.-Made Products; Take Effect September 8

On Tuesday, the Government of Canada released its list of U.S. products that will be subject to retaliatory tariffs beginning September 8. The tariff rates range from 15% to 50% and cover $27.6 billion in imports from the U.S. The Canadian countermeasures come as a result of the Trump Administration's new 50% tariff on certain imports from Canada. Read more below to learn how the tariffs impact the recreational marine industry.

Are recreational boats impacted by Canada's counter tariffs?
No, American-made recreational boats, personal watercraft, and marine engines are not subject to the new tariffs.

Are other recreational marine products impacted by Canada's counter tariffs?
Yes, certain parts, equipment, and products are subject to the tariffs. Manufacturers can search the products and HTS codes here.
The following categories are identified as "specially designed for use on boats":
  • Recreational boat, utility, snowmobile trailers (under the HTS code 8716.39.90) - 25%
  • Non-portable stoves or ranges, including those specially designed for use on boats - 25%
  • Cooking chambers for non-portable stoves/ranges, including those specially designed for use on boats - 25%
  • Top surface panels for those stoves/ranges - 25%
  • Door assemblies for those stoves/ranges - 25%
  • Oven pilot burners, top burners, oven burners, and lighter cones for those stoves/ranges - 25%
  • Other parts for those stoves/ranges - 25%
  • Certain iron or steel articles used in the manufacture or repair of engines or engine parts for commercial fishing vessels - 50%
Additional areas that could be impacted due to the broad nature of the HTS codes include:
  • Aluminum and fabricated aluminum, steel and fabricated metal, marine electronics and electrical systems, marine hardware and pumps, seating and furniture, lighting, refrigeration and onboard appliances, and manufacturing tooling.
When does Canada's counter tariffs take effect?
The tariffs will be effective as of 12:01 am, September 8, 2026. Note that Canada's counter tariffs do not apply to U.S. goods in transit when the tariffs go into effect.

U.S. Manufacturers: For more information, contact NMMA's Clay Crabtree, interim vice president of public policy & government affairs, at [email protected].

Canadian Manufacturers: For more information, contact NMMA Canada's senior manager of government relations, Patrick Pereira, at [email protected]
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