Canada's Tariffs on US Goods

Canada's counter-tariffs are surtaxes charged on goods made in the United States, on top of any regular duty. This page lists the ones in force now, the ones removed, and the dates. Checked against the federal orders, CBSA customs notices and Department of Finance pages on October 14, 2026.

Counter-tariffs in force now

The rate is a percentage of the goods' value for duty. Whether a product is covered depends on its tariff item, so check the item on Finance's complete list of US products subject to counter tariffs, which gives the rate for every item.

Products	Rate	At this rate since	Legal source
Most steel and aluminum products Steel ingots, sheet and plate, bars, pipes and tubes, wire, fasteners, chain, structures; unwrought aluminum, aluminum plate, foil, bars, wire and structures	50%	September 8, 2026	United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum 2025), Schedules 1.1 and 2.1, as amended by SOR/2026-187
Furniture, clothing and other goods on the 2026 list Furniture and seats, clothing and apparel, plywood, milk powder and whey, food preparations, cosmetics, some paper, plastic and copper products, lighting, video game consoles and sporting goods	50%	September 8, 2026	United States Surtax Order (2026), Schedule 3
Steel and aluminum household articles Stove and range parts, central-heating radiators, table and kitchen articles, sanitary ware and springs of steel; table, kitchen and sanitary articles of aluminum	25%	March 13, 2025	United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum 2025), Schedules 1 and 2
Passenger vehicles and light trucks Vehicles that are not CUSMA-compliant pay on their full value; CUSMA-compliant vehicles pay on their non-Canadian, non-Mexican content	25%	April 9, 2025	United States Surtax Order (Motor Vehicles 2025)
Appliances, cheese and other goods on the 2026 list Stoves, refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers, cheese, carpets, cutlery and hand tools, rail equipment, trailers and certain steel and aluminum derivative products	25%	September 8, 2026	United States Surtax Order (2026), Schedule 2
Certain machinery on the 2026 list Air conditioners, fork-lift trucks and other lifting equipment, harvesting machinery, foundry moulds and interchangeable tool parts	15%	September 8, 2026	United States Surtax Order (2026), Schedule 1

Steel and aluminum were first taxed at 25% from March 13, 2025; most items moved to 50% on September 8, 2026, while the household articles stayed at 25%. US steel derivative goods that are not on the counter-tariff list can still pay Canada's 25% surtax on steel derivatives from every country (in force since December 26, 2025); only one of the two applies (Finance: steel and aluminum tariffs).

Counter-tariffs removed or changed

Products	Rate	In force from	Ended	Legal source
Most steel and aluminum products at the original rate The steel and aluminum items now taxed at the higher rate	25%	March 13, 2025	September 8, 2026 Rate raised	United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum 2025), amended by SOR/2026-187
Consumer and household goods (first counter-tariff list) Certain food products such as orange juice and peanut butter, wine, spirits and beer, appliances, cosmetics, furniture and apparel, plastic products, aftermarket tires, pulp and paper	25%	March 4, 2025	September 1, 2025 Order repealed	United States Surtax Order (2025-1), repealed by SOR/2025-181
Other consumer goods on the steel and aluminum list Tools, computers and servers, display monitors, sports equipment and cast-iron products	25%	March 13, 2025	September 1, 2025 Removed from the order	United States Surtax Order (Steel and Aluminum 2025), amended by SOR/2025-181

The September 1, 2025 repeal followed the US decision to let most Canadian goods that meet the CUSMA rules of origin enter the US tariff-free. Some product types from the first list are taxed again under the list that took effect on September 8, 2026, so a removed row does not mean every item in that group is tariff-free today.

How the tariff is charged

Made in the US, not bought in the US. The counter-tariff applies to goods that originate in the US under Canada's CUSMA marking rules. Where you bought them does not matter.
On the value for duty, before sales tax. The surtax is a percentage of the value for duty. GST, HST or provincial sales tax is then charged on the goods plus the surtax.
Online orders too. It applies to courier and postal shipments, including low-value ones under the de minimis thresholds.
Travellers. Returning residents pay it on US-made goods when they have no personal exemption or go over it. For a vehicle brought in for personal use, the 25% rate applies to 85% of its value for duty (CBSA: tariffs at the border).

Remission and relief for businesses

Some relief needs no application. The United States Surtax Remission Order (2025) waives the surtax for goods used in health care, public health and public safety, for certain manufacturing inputs and for listed goods. CBSA explains how to claim it in Customs Notice 25-19. Goods classified under most items of Chapters 98 and 99 of the Customs Tariff are also exempt.

If your goods are later exported, you can import them without paying the surtax through CBSA's Duties Relief Program, or claim a refund through the Duty Drawback Program.

Otherwise, a company registered in Canada can ask the Department of Finance for exceptional relief, for example when an input cannot be sourced from Canada or another non-US supplier. Finance's remission request process lists the information a request needs. Its tariff relief page for importers of US goods covers every option, including the separate remission framework for automakers.

US tariffs on Canadian goods

Canada's counter-tariffs respond to US tariffs on Canadian goods. On the US side, the key question for a Canadian exporter is whether the goods are CUSMA-compliant (USMCA in the US). That means the goods meet the agreement's rules of origin, so enough of the production happened in North America, and the importer claims the preference with a certification of origin.

CUSMA-compliant goods are exempt from the general US tariffs on Canadian goods. Goods that don't qualify, or arrive without a valid claim, pay them. The exemption has limits. CUSMA-compliant goods are not fully exempt from the US Section 232 tariffs on sectors such as steel, aluminum, copper, autos and trucks and certain wood products. They are not exempt from the US Section 338 tariffs on a range of Canadian goods either.

Current US rates and coverage are set out on the Trade Commissioner Service's CUSMA compliance page. US Customs and Border Protection makes the final call on how a good is treated at the US border. For every US tariff in force by legal authority, with rates and dates, see our sister site's US tariff rates 2026 page.

Frequently asked questions

Does Canada still have tariffs on US goods?

Yes. Canada charges counter-tariffs of 15%, 25% and 50% on certain goods made in the United States. They cover steel and aluminum (most items at 50% since September 8, 2026), passenger vehicles and light trucks (25% since April 9, 2025), and a list of other goods added on September 8, 2026, including furniture, clothing, appliances and cheese. US goods that are not on the list pay no counter-tariff, though regular duties and taxes still apply.

When did Canada remove its counter-tariffs on US products?

On September 1, 2025, Canada repealed the 25% counter-tariffs on its first list of US consumer goods (in force since March 4, 2025) and removed the non-steel, non-aluminum goods from the steel and aluminum order. The steel, aluminum and vehicle counter-tariffs stayed. A new list of counter-tariffs then took effect on September 8, 2026, and some product types from the first list, such as furniture, apparel and appliances, are taxed again under it.

Do I pay the tariff on US goods I order online?

Yes, if the product is on the list and was made in the US. CBSA's notice on the September 8, 2026 order says the surtax applies even to low-value shipments under the de minimis thresholds and to goods that otherwise qualify for postal or courier remission. See Customs Notice 26-23.

Does it matter where I bought the item?

No. The tariff depends on where the goods were made, not where you bought them. A product bought in the US but made elsewhere is not subject to the counter-tariff if you can show it was not made in the US, while a product bought outside the US but marked as made in the US is subject to it. CBSA puts the burden of proof on the person importing the goods (CBSA guidance for travellers).

Is GST or HST charged on top of the tariff?

Yes. The surtax is added to the value for tax, so GST, HST or provincial sales tax is charged on the surtax as well as on the goods. The surtax is also on top of any regular customs duty.

What tariff do I pay if I bring a vehicle back from the US myself?

For a vehicle imported for personal use, CBSA applies the 25% vehicle surtax to 85% of the vehicle's value for duty, then charges GST, HST or provincial tax on the surtax too.

Can a business get the tariff waived or refunded?

Sometimes. The United States Surtax Remission Order (2025) already gives relief without an application for goods used in health care, public health and public safety, and for some manufacturing inputs. Goods that are re-exported can use CBSA's duties relief and drawback programs. Other businesses can ask the Department of Finance for exceptional relief. Finance explains the options.

Are Canadian goods that meet CUSMA rules exempt from US tariffs?

Partly. Canadian goods that meet the CUSMA rules of origin, with the preference properly claimed, are exempt from the general US tariffs on Canadian goods. They are not fully exempt from the US Section 232 tariffs on sectors such as steel, aluminum, copper, autos and certain wood products, and they are not exempt from the US Section 338 tariffs.

Official sources

The highest counter-tariff rate in force is 50%. Rates change by order in council, sometimes with only days' notice. Check the complete list before you import.