New Canada Tariffs To Make These 629 Items More Expensive Effective September 8

Last Updated On 7 September 2026, 10:20 AM EDT (Toronto Time)

Effective September 8, 2026, Canada is imposing new counter-tariffs on hundreds of U.S.-origin products that touch nearly every aisle of Canadian retail.

The Department of Finance Canada initially published the tariff schedule on August 25 and revised it on August 26.

The current list contains 629 tariff items covering $27.6 billion in annual imports from the United States, down from 874 tariff items in the original version after 254 fish and seafood classifications were removed and nine other items were added.

The number 629 refers to customs tariff items or classifications, not necessarily 629 individual retail products.

The new tariff rates are 15%, 25%, and 50%, depending on the product, and each rate matches the corresponding duty the United States placed on the same Canadian goods.

Canadian shoppers could eventually notice price increases on everything from cheese and clothing to refrigerators, smartphones, plywood, and toilet paper if retailers pass the added import costs through to store shelves.

This article breaks down the full list of affected products by category, explains which tariff rate applies to each group, and identifies the items most likely to affect everyday household spending in Canada.

What Changes On September 8, 2026?

The counter-tariffs take legal effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, as confirmed in the official government backgrounder.

The tariffs cover $27.6 billion in U.S. goods entering Canada and apply at three distinct rates.

Products in the 50% band include steel, aluminum, furniture, clothing and apparel, concentrated dairy products, plastics, paper and pulp products, cosmetics, smartphones, and several sporting and recreational goods.

The 25% band covers cheese, major household appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines, softwood lumber, certain steel and aluminum derivative products, insulated wiring, toilet paper, kitchen furniture, and certain dishwasher parts.

Products at the 15% rate include certain dies and moulds, HVAC equipment, forklifts, agricultural machinery, and some electronics.

Ottawa framed the action as a dollar-for-dollar response to Washington’s August 22 decision to impose 50% Section 338 tariffs on $27.6 billion of Canadian exports.

For steel and aluminum specifically, existing Canadian counter-tariffs that have been in place since March 2025 will increase from 25% to 50% to match the higher American rate.

Existing counter-tariffs on U.S. automobiles remain separately in effect and are not part of the September 8 list.

U.S. goods that are already in transit to Canada when the tariffs take effect are exempt from the new duties.

Full List Of Items To Become More Expensive In Canada

The following categories are drawn from the revised August 26 tariff schedule published by the Department of Finance Canada, reorganized into consumer-friendly groupings.

Clothing And Apparel

Tariff rate: 50%

The September 8 list includes cotton T-shirts, knitted pullovers and cardigans made from cotton or synthetic fibres, women’s dresses and trousers of synthetic materials, men’s suits and blazers of wool, men’s and women’s overcoats and jackets of man-made fibres, synthetic gloves and mittens, and garments made from coated or laminated fabrics.

At a 50% tariff, covered U.S.-origin apparel faces the steepest new duty of any consumer category, which could put upward pressure on retail prices for affected clothing imported into Canada.

Beauty And Personal Care Products

Tariff rate: 50%

Perfumes and toilet waters, lip makeup products, eye makeup preparations, manicure and pedicure products, and certain hair preparations all appear on the September 8 list at the highest rate.

American-made cosmetics brands that ship U.S.-origin products to Canadian retailers could see meaningful cost increases at the border, though brands sourcing from manufacturing facilities outside the United States would not be affected by these specific duties.

Refrigerators And Freezers

Tariff rate: 25%

Household refrigerators and freezers of various sizes and configurations are included at a 25% counter-tariff under HS heading 8418.

Major kitchen appliance purchases are among the clearest areas where Canadians could see price movement, since many popular refrigerator brands manufacture in the United States.

Cooking And Kitchen Appliances

Tariff rate: 25%

Electric stoves, ranges, ovens, cookers, rice cookers, bread makers, grills, and cooking plates are included at 25%.

Certain household dishwasher parts, including water-containment chambers and door assemblies, are also subject to a 25% tariff, though the finished household dishwasher itself does not appear on the revised list.

For families shopping for new kitchen equipment, the tariff could add a notable premium to covered U.S.-origin appliances, particularly in categories where a handful of American manufacturers dominate the Canadian market.

Household Products

Tariff rates: 25% to 50%

Toilet paper and paper towels are on the list at 25%, while disposable paper tablecloths, serviettes, and other paper-based household items appear at 50%.

Plastic tableware, kitchenware, and other household articles made from plastics carry a 50% tariff.

Household washing machines and clothes dryers are listed at 25%.

Chandeliers, pendant lights, and other light fixtures appear in the 50% bracket.

Carpets, rugs, and textile floor coverings of nearly all materials and construction methods are subject to tariffs ranging from 25% to 50%.

Food And Dairy Products

Tariff rates: 25% to 50%

Concentrated milk and cream in powder or granule form, whey protein concentrates, powdered whey, milk albumin, and casein products all carry a 50% counter-tariff.

Every variety of cheese on the list, including cheddar, mozzarella, brie, gouda, provolone, Swiss, parmesan, havarti, romano, blue-veined cheese, and processed cheese, is subject to a 25% tariff.

Natural honey imported from the United States faces a 50% duty, and molasses carries the same rate.

Baking mixes and prepared doughs containing butterfat are also listed at 50%.

Canadians who regularly purchase U.S.-origin specialty cheeses or dairy ingredients could see some of the most visible grocery price pressures from this category.

Plastics And Packaging

Tariff rate: 50%

Plastic floor coverings and wall coverings made from vinyl chloride polymers, self-adhesive plastic film and tape, polyethylene bags and packaging, and disposable plastic plates, cups, and trays are all included at 50%.

Businesses that rely on U.S.-sourced plastic packaging for food service or shipping could face higher input costs, potentially flowing through to consumers.

Home Renovation And Construction Materials

Tariff rates: 25% to 50%

Softwood lumber, including pine, fir, spruce, and hemlock varieties, is subject to a 25% counter-tariff.

Plywood and veneered panels of all types, including bamboo, hardwood, and coniferous plywood, carry a 50% rate.

Gypsum drywall boards faced with paper are listed at 50%.

Glass containers and jars used in construction and packaging are subject to a 50% tariff.

Copper wire, added to the list on August 26, also faces a 50% duty.

Anyone planning a home renovation using U.S.-sourced lumber, plywood, or drywall should be aware that these materials may cost considerably more after September 8.

Furniture

Tariff rates: 25% to 50%

Wooden household furniture is subject to a 50% counter-tariff, while kitchen furniture items such as cabinets are listed at 25%.

Seating with wooden or metal frames appears at rates between 25% and 50% depending on the specific tariff classification.

Steel And Aluminum Products

Tariff rate: 50% (increased from existing 25%)

Steel ingots, semi-finished steel, flat-rolled steel products in every width and coating type, steel bars, rods, wire, angles, shapes, sections, structural steel, pipes, tubes, and fittings all move to 50%.

Aluminum bars, rods, wire, foil, plates, and structural profiles also face the 50% rate.

Prefabricated steel structures such as bridges, towers, scaffolding, and door and window frames are included.

Steel, aluminum, and other metal products make up a substantial share of the revised 629-item schedule, making metals the largest overall group covered by the September 8 measures.

The cost increase could ripple through Canadian construction and manufacturing sectors over the coming months.

Tools And Equipment

Tariff rates: 15% to 50%

Tool rates vary substantially by classification. Certain powered hand tools, including saws and chain saws, carry a 25% tariff, while several hand-tool classifications reach 50%. Some specialized dies, moulds, and machinery-related tools fall within the 15% band.

Tradespeople and contractors who depend on specific American tool brands could feel the cost difference on large orders, particularly for items in the higher tariff brackets.

Agricultural Equipment

Tariff rates: 15% to 25%

Rider-type counterbalanced forklifts and certain agricultural mowers are listed at 15%, while powered horizontal-blade lawn mowers carry a 25% rate.

Forklifts and works trucks also appear at 15% to 25% depending on the specific classification.

Canadian farmers and landscaping businesses that purchase American-made equipment could see a moderate increase in acquisition costs.

Paper, Pulp And Packaging Products

Tariff rates: 25% to 50%

Chemical wood pulp, tissue stock, coated paper and paperboard, envelopes, notebooks, binders, folders, corrugated cartons, and paper bags are all on the list.

Many of these products carry a 50% rate, while certain kraft paper and paperboard items fall at 25%.

Office supply costs and commercial packaging expenses could rise for businesses sourcing these materials from the United States.

Electronics And Electrical Equipment

Tariff rates: 15% to 50%

Smartphones are listed at a 50% counter-tariff, one of the most consumer-visible items on the entire September 8 schedule.

Video game consoles, including major platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo systems, also face a 50% duty on U.S.-origin units.

Insulated electric wiring and conductors are listed at 25%, while certain electronic components and telecommunications equipment appear across the 15% to 50% range depending on the specific product.

Air conditioning units and parts fall at 15% to 25%.

Sporting And Recreational Goods

Tariff rate: 50%

Golf clubs and golf equipment, fishing rods, and exercise equipment are all subject to a 50% counter-tariff.

Wood charcoal, added to the list on August 26, also faces a 50% rate, which could affect the cost of barbecue supplies sourced from the United States.

Full List Of All 629 Tariff Items Effective September 8

The table below summarizes every product group on the revised August 26 schedule by HS chapter, with the number of tariff items in each group, the applicable rates, and common product descriptions.

For individual tariff-item-level lookup, the complete line-by-line schedule is published on the Department of Finance Canada website.

HS Ch.	Product Group	Items	Rate	What It Covers
04	Dairy: milk, cream, whey	16	50%	Concentrated milk powder, cream, whey protein, powdered whey
04	Cheese and curd	30	25%	Cheddar, mozzarella, brie, gouda, provolone, Swiss, parmesan, havarti, romano, processed cheese, blue-veined cheese, fresh cheese
04	Natural honey	1	50%	All natural honey
17	Molasses	4	50%	Cane molasses and other molasses in powder or liquid form
19	Baking mixes and doughs	10	50%	Mixes and doughs containing butterfat for bakery preparation
33	Cosmetics and perfumes	5	50%	Perfumes, lip makeup, eye makeup, manicure/pedicure products, hair preparations
35	Dairy-derived proteins	5	50%	Casein, milk albumin, milk protein substances, peptones
39	Plastics and packaging	6	50%	Vinyl floor/wall coverings, self-adhesive film, polyethylene bags, plastic tableware, kitchenware, household articles
44	Wood and lumber	5	25%	Softwood lumber: pine, fir, spruce, hemlock, S-P-F
44	Plywood and panels	12	50%	All plywood types: bamboo, tropical, hardwood, coniferous, LVL, blockboard
44	Wood charcoal	2	50%	Wood charcoal, agglomerated or not
47	Wood pulp	1	50%	Chemical dissolving-grade wood pulp
48	Paper and tissue stock	3	25–50%	Tissue/towel stock (50%), kraft paper (25%), coated paper (50%)
48	Household paper products	4	25–50%	Toilet paper (25%), facial tissues and towels (25%), paper tablecloths (50%), other paper household items (50%)
48	Packaging and stationery	7	50%	Corrugated cartons, paper bags, envelopes, notebooks, binders, folders, paper trays/plates
49	Printed matter	1	50%	Printed pictures, designs, photographs
57	Carpets and floor coverings	32	25–50%	Knotted, woven, tufted, and felt carpets in wool, nylon, synthetic, and other materials
61	Knitted apparel	6	50%	Cotton T-shirts, cotton/synthetic pullovers and cardigans, synthetic dresses and trousers, synthetic gloves
62	Woven apparel	17	50%	Men’s wool suits/blazers/trousers, women’s synthetic dresses, overcoats, protective garments, cotton and synthetic garments
68	Plaster/drywall	1	50%	Gypsum drywall boards reinforced with paper
70	Glass containers	1	50%	Glass bottles, jars, and packing containers
72	Iron and non-alloy steel	~134	50%	Steel ingots, semi-finished steel, flat-rolled products (hot/cold, all widths, coated/uncoated), bars, rods, wire, angles, shapes, sections, rails, piles, tubes, pipes, fittings
73	Steel articles and structures	~80	25–50%	Structural steel, bridges, towers, scaffolding, doors, windows, fasteners, springs, stoves, radiators, kitchen sinks, sanitary ware
74	Copper products	~6	50%	Copper wire of various cross-sections
76	Aluminum products	~40	50%	Aluminum bars, rods, wire, plates, sheets, foil, tubes, pipes, structures, fittings
83	Base metal fittings	~4	25%	Hinges, clasps, mountings, and fittings for furniture, doors, vehicles
84	Machinery and appliances	~50	15–25%	Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dishwasher parts, forklifts, mowers, cranes, jacks, hoists, certain machinery components
85	Electrical equipment	~16	25–50%	Electric ovens/cookers/ranges (25%), insulated wiring (25%), smartphones (50%), electric accumulators, telecom equipment
87	Vehicles	~2	50%	Motorcycles, goods/livestock trailers
94	Furniture and lighting	~22	25–50%	Wood/metal household furniture (50%), kitchen cabinets (25%), seating (25–50%), chandeliers and light fixtures (50%)
95	Sporting goods and consoles	~5	50%	Video game consoles, golf clubs, fishing rods, exercise equipment

Note: Item counts marked with “~” are approximate for chapters with large numbers of closely related sub-classifications. The definitive line-by-line reference is the revised August 26 Finance Canada schedule linked above.

September 8 Canada Tariffs At A Glance

Product Category	Examples	New Tariff Rate	Potential Consumer Impact
Steel and aluminum	Flat-rolled steel, rebar, aluminum foil, structural steel	50%	Higher construction, manufacturing, and renovation costs
Clothing and apparel	T-shirts, sweaters, overcoats, suits, gloves	50%	Pricier U.S.-origin clothing at retail
Furniture	Wood household furniture, cabinets, seating	25% to 50%	Costlier home furnishing purchases
Dairy products	Cheddar, mozzarella, brie, milk powder, whey	25% to 50%	Higher cheese and dairy ingredient prices
Beauty and cosmetics	Perfumes, lipstick, eye makeup, nail products	50%	More expensive U.S. beauty brands
Appliances	Refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, stoves, cooking appliances, certain dishwasher parts	25%	Increased cost for major kitchen and laundry purchases
Smartphones and consoles	U.S.-origin smartphones, gaming consoles	50%	Potential price hikes on consumer electronics
Plastics and packaging	Plastic bags, tableware, film, packaging	50%	Higher costs for food service and shipping supplies
Paper and pulp	Toilet paper, tissues, envelopes, notebooks	25% to 50%	Gradual increase in paper product prices
Construction materials	Lumber, plywood, drywall, copper wire	25% to 50%	More expensive renovation and building projects
Tools	Powered hand tools, saws, dies, moulds	15% to 50%	Varies by classification, significant for some items
Agricultural equipment	Mowers, forklifts, farm machinery	15% to 25%	Higher equipment costs for farmers
Sporting goods	Golf clubs, fishing rods, exercise equipment	50%	Pricier recreational gear from U.S. brands
Honey and sweeteners	Natural honey, molasses	50%	Costlier imported honey at grocery stores

Does A 25% Tariff Mean Prices Will Rise 25%?

No, and this is one of the most common misconceptions in tariff coverage.

A 25% counter-tariff is charged on the declared customs value of the imported goods at the Canadian border, not on the final retail price a consumer pays.

The retail price of any product includes the original import cost, shipping, warehousing, distributor markups, retailer margins, and applicable sales taxes.

As a simplified illustration, consider a U.S.-made kitchen appliance that costs $400 at the border before any tariff.

A 25% counter-tariff adds $100 to the landed cost, bringing it to $500.

If the retailer previously sold that appliance for $600, the tariff-adjusted cost could push the shelf price to roughly $650 to $700, depending on how much of the increase the retailer absorbs and how competition affects pricing decisions.

In practice, the actual retail increase depends on several factors: how much inventory was imported before September 8, whether the retailer can switch to a non-U.S. supplier, how aggressively competitors price the same category, and what margins the business can afford to compress.

This example is an illustration and not a prediction of any specific product’s price trajectory.

Will Canadian-Made Products Get More Expensive Too?

The September 8 counter-tariffs apply exclusively to goods originating in the United States, so a product manufactured entirely in Canada from Canadian-sourced materials is not directly subject to these duties.

However, Canadian manufacturers that rely on U.S.-sourced raw materials or components listed on the tariff schedule could face higher production costs.

A Canadian furniture maker that imports U.S.-origin plywood, a bakery that uses U.S. milk powder, or a contractor that buys American steel could all see input prices rise, and some of that cost increase may eventually reach the consumer.

Companies that source domestically or from non-U.S. trading partners may be less directly affected, though competitive pricing dynamics in a given market can still cause broader price movement.

The federal government’s $7.5 billion support package for affected workers and businesses, announced alongside the counter-tariffs, includes financing through regional development agencies and the Business Development Bank of Canada to help companies manage the transition.

What Canadians Should Know Beginning September 8

Products that were already imported into Canada and sitting in retail or warehouse inventory before September 8 will not be retroactively tariffed, so price changes on store shelves may not appear immediately.

Retailers have the option to absorb some or all of the tariff cost rather than passing it to consumers, particularly in competitive categories where rival brands are sourced from non-U.S. countries.

The tariffs apply only to goods that qualify as U.S.-origin under the CUSMA country-of-origin marking regulations, meaning not every product of a given type sold in Canada is affected.

Simply shipping a product through a U.S. warehouse does not automatically make it subject to the tariff. What matters is whether the product qualifies as U.S.-origin under the applicable marking rules.

Some businesses may accelerate sourcing from alternative countries such as Mexico, the European Union, or Asia-Pacific trading partners to reduce exposure.

Price effects are expected to emerge gradually rather than overnight, as existing inventory cycles through and new import costs begin to flow into the supply chain.

The September 8 counter-tariffs represent the latest major expansion of Canadian trade measures against the United States in the current dispute.

Consumers should expect gradual rather than overnight changes, and the degree of price impact will vary sharply by product category, by retailer, and by how quickly supply chains adjust.

Watching for shifts in pricing on high-visibility items such as appliances, cheese, clothing, and construction materials over the next several weeks will provide the clearest early signal of how deeply these tariffs are reaching Canadian households.

The Department of Finance product list remains the definitive reference, as the government has already revised the schedule once since the initial announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Fact-Checked: This article was fact-checked against the revised August 26, 2026, Department of Finance Canada product list, the government backgrounder on Canada’s targeted countermeasures, and supplementary reporting from the Canadian Press. All tariff rates, effective dates, and product classifications cited in this article are sourced from Canada.ca or verified secondary reporting that references the official schedule. The original August 25 list contained 874 tariff items; the revised August 26 list contains 629 tariff items after the removal of 254 fish and seafood classifications and the addition of nine other items. Reviewed and published on September 7, 2026.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or trade compliance advice. Tariff classifications are determined at the individual product level and importers should consult a licensed customs broker for specific guidance. Retail price impacts described in this article reflect potential outcomes and are not guarantees of specific price changes. Immigration News Canada is not affiliated with the Government of Canada.

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