Motor Vehicles; Further Modification of Scope of Canadian Products Subject to Additional Duties Imposed To Offset Canadian Discrimination Against U.S. Commerce (Proc. 11076)

This is a trade measure under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, implemented through a presidential proclamation. It modifies the scope of products from Canada that may be subject to additional duties, in this case in connection with motor vehicles and an alleged discriminatory treatment of U.S. commerce. The measure’s scope—not its title alone—determines which goods are covered.

It typically affects importers, manufacturers, distributors, and other businesses bringing covered motor vehicles or specified vehicle-related products from Canada into the United States. An importer must review the product’s tariff classification, Canadian origin, and any listed exclusions or conditions. If covered, the additional duty is generally applied in addition to ordinary customs duties and may affect landed cost, entry documentation, and compliance procedures. Classification or origin questions may require a customs broker or trade counsel.

What to check

• Check the official measure text and scope provisions, including covered vehicle categories, exclusions, and any qualifying conditions.
• Confirm the product’s Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification using its physical characteristics, use, and manufacturing details—not just its marketing description.
• Verify whether the goods qualify as products of Canada under the applicable country-of-origin rules, and keep records supporting that conclusion.
• Review the entry instructions and identify whether the additional duty must be reported under a separate tariff provision from the normal classification.
• Ask a licensed customs broker or trade attorney to review uncertain classifications, origin issues, exclusions, or scope determinations before importing.