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:

  • Regular duty: $600
  • Surtax (25%): $2,500
  • Total duties: $3,100
  • Using the TCS Calculator

    Our calculator automatically detects when China surtaxes apply and includes them in the total duty calculation.