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The Department of Homeland Security has announced new duties on products imported from Canada to enforce a series of executive orders aimed at controlling the flow of illegal drugs across the U.S.-Canada border. Starting March 4, 2025, these duties include a 25% additional charge on most Canadian products and a 10% charge on Canadian energy imports, except for specific exemptions. The changes are part of efforts to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) and address national security concerns related to drug trafficking. The notice also specifies that certain exemptions, such as duty-free treatment for low-value items, will be phased out once systems to collect the appropriate tariffs are in place.

To address the flow of illicit drugs across the U.S.-Canada border, the U.S. has imposed additional tariffs on Canadian imports as outlined in a series of executive orders. This notice by the Department of Homeland Security adjusts the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. to implement these tariffs, effective March 7, 2025. The changes include a 10% tariff on certain Canadian products not qualifying for duty-free status under the USMCA, and specialized tariff adjustments for automotive and potash products to minimize economic disruption. The tariffs aim to pressure Canada to enhance measures against drug trafficking while maintaining trade considerations for vital sectors like the automotive industry.

The Executive Order 14231 was issued to address trade and duty arrangements concerning the flow of illicit drugs across the U.S.-Canada border. It amends tariffs related to automotive imports from Canada, allowing certain Canadian goods, including automotive parts, to enter the U.S. without additional duties. The order also lowers the duty on Canadian potash from 25% to 10%. This amendment is intended to minimize disruption to the U.S. automotive industry and maintain economic and national security.