Changes to Tariffs on Canadian Imports Take Effect Today

Effective today, October 30, changes to the list of Canadian products subject to an additional 50% tariff under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 are now in place. The changes, announced in an October 23 White House proclamation, add 100 Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes to the tariff list and remove 22 codes.

The additional 50% tariffs will continue to apply on top of applicable Section 232 tariffs, regardless of whether products qualify for preferential treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Products newly subject to the tariffs include:

• Canoes (8903.93.05)
• Certain boat parts (3926.90.30)
• Certain Sealants and coatings
• Other select outdoor recreation and personal care products

Products removed from the tariff list include:

• Certain thin hardwood plywood
• Select packaging materials
• Certain industrial machinery

NMMA encourages members that import products or components from Canada to review the updated HTS codes to determine whether the changes affect their operations or supply chains.

Canada remains a critical trading partner for the U.S. recreational marine industry, accounting for more than half of U.S. recreational boat exports. NMMA continues to advocate for a predictable, competitive North American trade environment that supports U.S. marine manufacturers and their supply chains.

Members can review the full White House proclamation here and can reach out to Clay Crabtree, [email protected] with questions.