Canada Tariff Modifications and Ban

On September 8, 2026, U.S. President Trump issued five proclamations, modifying the Section 338 tariff action on Canada that started on August 22.

Effective September 15, 2026, 122 additional Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) numbers will be subject to the 50% tariffs, 10 HTS numbers will be removed, and the use of the Section 232 exemption will be limited to items on the HTS list associated with HTS 9903.03.13.

• Federal Register :: Modifying the Scope of Products of Canada Subject to the Additional Duties Imposed To Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Alcoholic Beverages

• Federal Register :: Modifying the Scope of Products of Canada Subject to the Additional Duties Imposed To Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Motor Vehicles

On September 29, 2026, several products will no longer be allowed to be imported into the U.S., including certain alcoholic beverages, whey, molasses, non-alcoholic beer, and motorcycles and cycles. Refer to the Annexes in the following Federal Register notices to learn which HTS numbers are impacted.

• Federal Register :: Excluding Certain Canadian Products From Importation Into the United States in Response to Continued Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Motor Vehicles

• Federal Register :: Excluding Certain Canadian Products From Importation Into the United States in Response to Continued Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Dairy

• Federal Register :: Excluding Certain Canadian Products From Importation Into the United States in Response to Continued Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Alcoholic Beverages

Details

What Changes on September 15, 2026?

• 122 additional Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) numbers are now subject to additional tariffs under HTSUS 9903.03.12 or 9903.03.14. See list.

• 10 HTS numbers are no longer subject to the tariffs.
  • 2208.30.60
  • 2208.70.00
  • 2501.00.00
  • 2523.29.00
  • 2940.00.60
  • 4803.00.40
  • 4818.90.00
  • 7801.10.00
  • 8537.10.91
  • 9507.10.00
• Only goods subject to HTSUS 9903.03.13 are eligible to claim HTSUS 9903.03.15 (Section 232 exemption).

Products Banned Starting September 29, 2026

The following products will be prohibited from entering the U.S.:

• Certain Alcoholic Beverages – Annex I
  • Beer, certain wines, vermouth, cider, fermented beverages, certain brandies, Irish and Scotch whiskies, bourbon, whiskies, rum and tafia, gin and geneve, vodka, liqueurs and cordials, bitters, tequila, mezcal, and spirits nesoi.
• Certain Canadian Products – Annex I (Dairy)
  • Whey, molasses, non-alcoholic beer
• Certain Canadian Products – Annex I (Motor Vehicles)
  • HTS 8711.50.00 – Motorcycles (including mopeds)

Additional Information

CSMS # 69851916 – Modifying Section 338 Additional Duties on Certain Goods of Canada

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