HS Code:
Aluminum products from Canada under U.S. note 19(a)(iv) to this subchapter (likely falling under HS Code Chapter 76, which covers aluminum and articles thereof) include unwrought aluminum, aluminum bars, rods, profiles, wire, plates, sheets, strip, foil, tubes, pipes, and other articles of aluminum. These products are critical in industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace, and packaging due to aluminum's lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and recyclable properties. Canada is one of the largest exporters of aluminum to the U.S., benefiting from proximity, integrated supply chains, and trade agreements like the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement).
Total Trade Volume
5.2 million metric tons
Data from 2022
Source
U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) and Statistics Canada
Average Rate
2.6% ad valorem
Highest Rate
5.7% for specific aluminum alloy products (under certain HS subheadings)
Lowest Rate
0% under USMCA preferential tariff treatment
Increased demand for sustainable aluminum
Growing preference for low-carbon aluminum production in Canada boosts export competitiveness, especially in the U.S. market.
2021-2023
Rising automotive sector demand
Higher use of aluminum in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing drives export volumes to the U.S. and Mexico.
2022-2023
Global supply chain disruptions
Disruptions in other aluminum-producing regions (e.g., China, Russia) have shifted reliance to Canadian aluminum, increasing trade volumes.
2021-2022
Under the USMCA, signed in 2020, Canadian aluminum products largely avoid Section 232 tariffs imposed on other countries, strengthening trade ties with the U.S.
July 1, 2020
Stabilized trade flows and reduced costs for U.S. importers of Canadian aluminum.
The U.S. Department of Commerce introduced an Aluminum Import Monitoring and Analysis (AIM) system to track imports, including those from Canada, to prevent transshipment and dumping.
December 2020
Increased transparency but potential for additional scrutiny on Canadian exports.
Major Canadian producers like Rio Tinto and Alcoa have invested in low-carbon aluminum production technologies, aligning with global sustainability goals.
March 2022
Enhanced market position for Canadian aluminum in eco-conscious markets like the U.S. and Europe.