Slapping Tariffs on Canada to Stop Fentanyl from the North?
Published Date: 2/7/2025
Presidential Document
Summary
The U.S. is cracking down on illegal drugs coming through the northern border by adding new duties (taxes) on certain imports from Canada. This move targets drug traffickers and aims to stop dangerous drugs like fentanyl from flooding American communities. The changes start soon and could impact trade costs, pushing Canada to step up efforts against drug smuggling.
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25% Duty on Canadian Products
If you buy goods that are products of Canada, those goods will be subject to an additional 25 percent ad valorem duty starting for items entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on February 4, 2025. The order says this 25% duty is in addition to any other duties, fees, or charges and goods loaded or in transit before 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on February 1, 2025 may be exempt if the importer certifies to CBP as specified.
10% Duty on Canadian Energy Products
Energy and energy resources that are products of Canada will be subject to an additional 10 percent ad valorem duty for goods entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on February 4, 2025. The same transit/loading exception for shipments before 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on February 1, 2025 applies if the importer certifies to CBP as specified.
No Duty-Free De Minimis for Covered Imports
Duty-free de minimis treatment under 19 U.S.C. 1321 will not be available for the articles covered by this order, meaning small shipments of those Canadian products will not qualify for the usual duty-free exemption. This change applies to articles described in the order when entered or withdrawn on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on February 4, 2025.
No Drawback Allowed on These Duties
Importers and manufacturers cannot claim drawback (a refund) for the duties imposed by this order on covered Canadian articles; the order explicitly states that no drawback shall be available for these duties. This applies to entries on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on February 4, 2025.
Tariffs May Increase If Canada Retaliates
The President may increase or expand the duties imposed under this order if Canada retaliates through import duties on U.S. exports to Canada or similar measures. Any such increases would be intended to ensure the efficacy of the action described in this order.
Foreign Trade Zone Treatment Changed
Canadian products subject to the duties that are admitted into a U.S. foreign trade zone on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on February 4, 2025 must be admitted as "privileged foreign status" and will be subject to the applicable HTSUS duty rates upon entry for consumption. This affects merchandise placed into foreign trade zones after that date.
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