China Surtax 2026: What Canadian Importers Need to Know
Canada has imposed additional surtaxes on certain goods imported from China. These surtaxes are on top of regular customs duties.
Current China Surtaxes
| Product Category | HS Chapters | Surtax Rate |
|-----------------|-------------|-------------|
| Steel | 72-73 | 25% |
| Aluminum | 76 | 25% |
| Electric Vehicles | 87 | 100% |
How Surtaxes Are Calculated
Surtaxes are applied on the value for duty (VFD) of the goods, in addition to any regular customs duties.
**Example**: A $10,000 shipment of Chinese steel with a 6% MFN rate:
Using the TCS Calculator
Our calculator automatically detects when China surtaxes apply and includes them in the total duty calculation.