Duty rates vary by destination: 25–100% to the US, 0–75% to the EU, 0–106% to Canada, and 0–29% to Australia. Select a country for the full breakdown.
Effective US duty rates on building materials from China range from 25% to 100%. The Section 122 baseline expired on July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same day by a 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor duty, a net increase of 2.5 points for most categories. Three programs now apply: Section 232 (25-50% on steel, aluminum, cabinets, furniture), Section 301 (25% on most Chinese goods, plus the 12.5% forced-labor duty on non-Section 232 goods), and AD/CVD duties on cabinets (25-50%).
Many building materials from China enter the EU at 0% MFN duty, but ceramics do not: tiles carry 5% MFN and sanitaryware 7%. Ceramic tiles also face antidumping duties of 13.9-69.7% under Regulation (EU) 2024/493. Aluminum extrusions carry antidumping duties of 21.2-32.1% (Regulation 2021/546), and multilayer wood flooring has faced antidumping duties of 21.3-36.1% since July 2025. CBAM applies to aluminum and steel as a carbon cost rather than a percentage of value.
Canada charges 0-9.5% MFN duty on most building materials from China. A 25% surtax applies to Chinese steel and aluminum mill products, and a separate 25% surtax covers steel derivative goods such as steel doors, windows and metal furniture from all origins. Aluminum extrusions carry the heaviest duties, reaching 101% for non-cooperating exporters.
Almost all building materials from China enter Australia at 0% under the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA). Aluminum extrusions are the main exception, with antidumping duties reaching 29.4% for non-cooperating exporters. An investigation into finished aluminum windows and doors is under way but has produced no duty yet.
Last updated: July 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET · Verified: July 31, 2026
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Stacked: Section 232 Cabinets (25%) + Section 301 (25%) + AD/CVD (25–50%). Section 232 rate increases to 50% on Jan 1, 2027 (total would rise to 100–125%).
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 232 — Kitchen Cabinets & Vanities | Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 | 25% | Active |
| Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4) | Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 25% | Active |
| AD/CVD — Kitchen Cabinets & Vanities | Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders | 25–50% | Active |
Aluminum doors/windows: 75% (Section 232 Aluminum 50% + Section 301 25%) — unchanged, because Section 232 articles are exempt from the new forced-labor duty. Wooden doors/windows: 37.5% (Section 301 25% + Section 301 forced-labor 12.5%). Wooden joinery of heading 4418 is not on the forced-labor exemption list. The Section 122 baseline (10%) that previously applied to wooden doors expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same day by the 12.5% forced-labor duty, a net increase of 2.5 points.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 122 Baseline | Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 10% | Expired |
| Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4) | Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 25% | Active |
| Section 232 — Aluminum | Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 | 50% | Active |
| Section 301 — Forced Labor (China) | Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 12.5% | Active |
Rate depends on the fixture. Non-LED ceiling and wall fittings (9405.19.40/.60/.80) and lighting parts (9405.92, 9405.99) are exempt from the forced-labor duty under HTSUS 9903.05.86, so they pay Section 301 only: 25%. LED ceiling and wall fittings (9405.11), table and floor lamps (9405.29) and other lamps (9405.49) are not exempt and pay 37.5% (Section 301 25% + forced-labor 12.5%). The Section 122 baseline (10%) expired July 24, 2026.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 122 Baseline | Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 10% | Expired |
| Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4) | Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 25% | Active |
| Section 301 — Forced Labor (China) | Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 12.5% | Active |
Rate depends on the material. Steel and iron sanitary ware (7324.10.00, 7324.90.00) is exempt from the forced-labor duty under HTSUS 9903.05.86, so it pays Section 301 only: 25%. Ceramic sanitaryware (6910) gets no exemption — chapter 69 does not appear anywhere on the forced-labor exemption list — so it pays 37.5% (Section 301 25% + forced-labor 12.5%). The Section 122 baseline (10%) expired July 24, 2026.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 122 Baseline | Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 10% | Expired |
| Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4) | Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 25% | Active |
| Section 301 — Forced Labor (China) | Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 12.5% | Active |
Section 301 (25%) + Section 301 forced-labor (12.5%). Covers natural stone, porcelain tiles, and ceramic tiles. Neither worked marble (6802) nor ceramic tile (6907) is on the forced-labor exemption list. The Section 122 baseline (10%) expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same day by the 12.5% forced-labor duty, a net increase of 2.5 points.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 122 Baseline | Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 10% | Expired |
| Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4) | Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 25% | Active |
| Section 301 — Forced Labor (China) | Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 12.5% | Active |
Upholstered wooden furniture: Section 232 (25%) + Section 301 (25%) = 50% — unchanged, because Section 232 articles are exempt from the new forced-labor duty. Section 232 rate increases to 30% on Jan 1, 2027. Other wooden furniture: Section 301 (25%) + Section 301 forced-labor (12.5%) = 37.5%. The Section 122 baseline (10%) expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same day by the 12.5% forced-labor duty.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 122 Baseline | Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 10% | Expired |
| Section 232 — Upholstered Wooden Furniture | Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 | 25% | Active |
| Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4) | Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 25% | Active |
| Section 301 — Forced Labor (China) | Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 12.5% | Active |
Section 301 (25%) + Section 301 forced-labor (12.5%). Covers engineered wood flooring (Chapter 44) and ceramic/porcelain floor tiles (Chapter 69). Engineered flooring and plywood (4409, 4412) appear on the forced-labor exemption list only at HTSUS 9903.05.89, which applies solely to goods entered for pharmaceutical use, so flooring remains dutiable. The Section 122 baseline (10%) expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same day by the 12.5% forced-labor duty, a net increase of 2.5 points.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 122 Baseline | Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 10% | Expired |
| Section 301 — China (Lists 1–4) | Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 25% | Active |
| Section 301 — Forced Labor (China) | Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 | 12.5% | Active |
At 12:01 a.m. ET on July 24, 2026 the 10% Section 122 baseline tariff lapsed at its 150-day statutory maximum, and the new Section 301 forced-labor duty took effect the same instant. Chinese goods now carry an additional 12.5% under HTSUS 9903.05.31, stacking on MFN, the existing Section 301 Lists 1–4 duties, and any AD/CVD. For most building materials the net effect was an increase of 2.5 points, not the 10-point reduction the expiry alone would suggest. Section 232 articles — steel, aluminum, copper, kitchen cabinets, vanities, upholstered wooden furniture and softwood lumber — are exempt under U.S. Note 52(f).
Following written comments that closed July 6 and public hearings held July 7–9, 2026, the President issued a memorandum and USTR announced final action on July 23, 2026. The Notice of Action was published July 28, 2026 at 91 FR 47318. Sixty economies are covered at 10% or 12.5%; China is in the 12.5% tier. The final exemption list is broader than the June proposal, adding 471 subheadings. Among building materials, steel and iron sanitary ware and non-LED ceiling and wall lighting fittings are exempt, while ceramic tile, ceramic sanitaryware, worked stone, wooden joinery and engineered flooring are not.
The Federal Circuit stayed the Court of International Trade's May 7 decision invalidating Proclamation 11012, finding the government likely to succeed on appeal. CBP therefore continued collecting the 10% Section 122 baseline through July 23, 2026, when the tariff expired on its own terms. The appeal remains pending and refund exposure for entries made between February 24 and July 23, 2026 is unresolved.
USTR made findings and proposed additional Section 301 duties on imports from 60 trading partners that have not banned goods made with forced labor — 10% for economies with a forced-labor import ban and 12.5% for all others, including China. The duties would cover all products except those in Annex A; Section 232 items (steel, aluminum, copper, lumber, cabinets, furniture) are exempt. Not yet in effect: written comments are due July 6 and a public hearing is set for July 7, 2026.
The Court of International Trade declared Proclamation 11012 (the 10% Section 122 baseline tariff) invalid as contrary to law. The court issued no universal injunction and no refund order, so CBP continues collecting Section 122 tariffs pending appeal. The threatened increase to 15% remains on the table.
CBP launched the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) system for IEEPA tariff refund requests. Phase 1 accepts declarations for unliquidated entries and entries liquidated within 80 days, with anticipated 60–90 day processing. Excludes reconciliation entries, drawback-designated entries, entries with open protests, and AD/CVD entries.
The April 2, 2026 proclamation took effect: Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper now apply to the FULL product value rather than only the metal content value. CBP removed 127 HTSUS subheadings from the steel derivatives list and 120 from the aluminum derivatives list. An Annex IV weight exemption applies if aluminum is less than 15% of article weight.
White House proclamation adds country-specific tiered rates effective April 6, 2026. Aluminum: Russia 200%, UK 25% (≥95% smelted/cast), U.S.-cast derivatives 10%, others 50% or per annexes; aerospace exemptions for UK, EU, Japan. Copper: U.S.-smelted derivatives 10%, others 25–50% per annexes; aerospace exemptions for EU, Japan. Steel rates unchanged at 50%. No change to base rates for Chinese-origin building materials.
CBP’s CAPE refund portal is 73% complete; mass processing 45% complete; refund component 63% complete; review and reliquidation 80% complete. CBP is providing progress updates to the Court of International Trade. CIT also expanded refunds to cover entries with final liquidations.
USTR announced new Section 301 investigations targeting structural excess capacity in furniture, iron/steel articles, aluminum, plastics, and other sectors. Investigations cover China, the EU, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Mexico, and India. Tariff rates TBD.
Court of International Trade ordered CBP to initiate a refund process for IEEPA tariff overpayments. CBP proposed an ACE-based declaration and refund system with anticipated 45-day deployment timeline. Compliance portion suspended after March 6 closed-door hearing.
A 10% baseline import tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 takes effect on all US imports. Does NOT stack with Section 232 products (steel, aluminum, copper, lumber, cabinets, furniture, semiconductors). Rate increase to 15% (maximum allowed under Section 122) has been threatened. Expires July 24, 2026.
The US Supreme Court ruled that IEEPA does not authorize presidential tariff imposition. This invalidates the 34% reciprocal tariff and 10% fentanyl tariff on China. Section 122, Section 232, Section 301, and AD/CVD tariffs remain in effect.
25% tariff on semiconductors and semiconductor equipment effective January 15, 2026. Not directly related to building materials but may affect smart home/IoT components.
President Trump signed a proclamation delaying the scheduled Section 232 tariff increases on kitchen cabinets, vanities, and upholstered furniture. Rates remain at 25% through 2026; increases to 50% (cabinets) and 30% (furniture) now postponed to January 1, 2027.
Section 232 tariffs now cover kitchen cabinets and vanities (25%, rising to 50% on Jan 1, 2027), upholstered wooden furniture (25%, rising to 30% on Jan 1, 2027), and lumber/timber (10%). These product-specific tariffs do not stack with Section 122.
Suspension of the de minimis exemption takes effect. All shipments from China now face full applicable duties and tariffs regardless of value. International postal shipments receive special duty rates.
Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum expanded to cover derivative products. Tariff applies to steel/aluminum content value; remaining value subject to other applicable duties.
Section 232 tariff of 50% on copper and semi-finished copper derivatives takes effect. Impacts copper plumbing, wiring, and fixtures in building materials.
Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum increased from 25% to 50%. Affects steel structural components, aluminum doors/windows/frames, and metal fixtures.
Last updated: May 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET · Verified: July 31, 2026
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EU MFN duty on wooden furniture is 0%. No anti-dumping duties on Chinese kitchen cabinets in the EU.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU Common Customs Tariff (MFN) | EU Common Customs Tariff Regulation | 0–7.5% | Active |
Wooden doors: 0% MFN, no anti-dumping. Aluminum doors and windows: 6.0% MFN + anti-dumping on extrusions (21.2–32.1%) = 27.2–38.1%. CBAM certificates are additionally required on aluminum, but CBAM is a carbon cost rather than an ad valorem duty and cannot be expressed as a fixed percentage — in 2026 only 2.5% of the carbon cost is payable under the phase-in. The extrusions anti-dumping measures remain in force during the expiry review opened in March 2026.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU Common Customs Tariff (MFN) | EU Common Customs Tariff Regulation | 0–7.5% | Active |
| Anti-Dumping — Aluminum Extrusions (China) | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/546 | 21.2–32.1% | Active |
| CBAM — Carbon Border Adjustment | Regulation (EU) 2023/956, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2025/2083 | Active |
EU MFN duty on lighting fixtures: 2.7–5.7% depending on the material — LED luminaires of other materials 2.7%, with higher rates for glass and certain base-metal fittings. No anti-dumping measures on Chinese lighting.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU Common Customs Tariff (MFN) | EU Common Customs Tariff Regulation | 0–7.5% | Active |
Ceramic sanitaryware (6910.10, 6910.90): 7.0% MFN — not 0%, as previously shown here. Metal taps and fittings (8481.80): 2.2%. No anti-dumping duties apply to either.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU Common Customs Tariff (MFN) | EU Common Customs Tariff Regulation | 0–7.5% | Active |
Marble and worked stone: 0% MFN, no anti-dumping. Ceramic and porcelain tiles: 5.0% MFN + anti-dumping 13.9–69.7% depending on exporter, so up to 74.7% for a non-cooperating exporter. Tiles from China face the heaviest duties in the EU.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU Common Customs Tariff (MFN) | EU Common Customs Tariff Regulation | 0–7.5% | Active |
| Anti-Dumping — Ceramic Tiles (China) | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/493 | 13.9–69.7% | Active |
EU MFN duty on furniture is 0%. No anti-dumping duties on Chinese furniture in the EU.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU Common Customs Tariff (MFN) | EU Common Customs Tariff Regulation | 0–7.5% | Active |
Solid wood flooring (4409): 0% MFN, no anti-dumping. Assembled multilayer wood flooring panels (4418 75 00): 0% MFN but anti-dumping of 21.3–36.1% since July 2025 under Regulation (EU) 2025/1342 — this is new and was previously shown here as 0%. Mosaic floor panels (4418 74) carry 3% MFN. Ceramic floor tiles are additionally subject to the tile anti-dumping duties — see Marble & Tile.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU Common Customs Tariff (MFN) | EU Common Customs Tariff Regulation | 0–7.5% | Active |
| Anti-Dumping — Multilayer Wood Flooring (China) | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1342 | 21.3–36.1% | Active |
| Anti-Dumping — Ceramic Tiles (China) | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/493 | 13.9–69.7% | Active |
Regulation (EU) 2026/1384 replaced the expiring steel safeguard from July 1, 2026 with an 18.35 million tonne tariff quota and a 50% out-of-quota duty. It covers primary and semi-finished steel, NOT finished steel building products such as structures and doors and windows (7308), fasteners (7318) or sinks (7324), so it does not currently change duties on the categories on this page. The Commission must assess extending it to downstream products by June 30, 2027.
EU initiated an expiry review of anti-dumping duties (21.2–32.1%) on aluminum extrusions from China at the request of European Aluminium. Measures remain in force during the review. As of July 31, 2026 the review is still under way and no rate has changed.
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism entered its definitive phase. Importers of aluminum and steel must surrender CBAM certificates, but only 2.5% of the carbon cost is payable in 2026. Regulation (EU) 2025/2083 also replaced the EUR 150 per-consignment exemption with a 50-tonne-per-year mass threshold, exempting most smaller importers. The previously published estimate of a 3–8% ad valorem equivalent is not supportable and has been removed.
The Commission proposed extending CBAM to roughly 180 additional industrial goods with high steel and aluminum content. This is a legislative proposal, not law: the Council agreed its position in June 2026 and Parliament's position is expected in September 2026. It does not yet impose any obligation on importers.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1342 of 11 July 2025 imposed definitive anti-dumping duties of 21.3–36.1% on assembled multilayer wood flooring panels from China (CN 4418 75 00). Exporter-specific rates range from 21.3% for the Jinfa Group to 36.1% for the Fusong Group.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/493 renewed anti-dumping duties on Chinese ceramic wall and floor tiles following an expiry review. Sampled exporting producers pay 13.9–32.0%, non-sampled cooperating companies 32.0%, and all other companies 69.7%. This regulation supersedes the original 2011 measure.
EU imposed definitive anti-dumping duties of 21.2–32.1% on aluminum extrusions from China under Regulation (EU) 2021/546. Covers profiles used in doors, windows, and curtain walls.
The EU imposed anti-dumping duties of 13.9–69.7% on ceramic tiles from China. Measures have been extended through multiple expiry reviews.
Last updated: July 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET · Verified: July 31, 2026
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MFN duty 0–9.5%. No anti-dumping duties on Chinese cabinets in Canada (unlike the US). Watch this category: a global safeguard inquiry opened April 21, 2026 covers wood cabinets and vanities from all origins. No duty applies today, but a surtax or quota is possible if the Tribunal finds serious injury.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada MFN Customs Duty | Customs Tariff Act (S.C. 1997, c. 36) | 0–9.5% | Active |
| Global Safeguard Inquiry — Cabinets, Vanities & Flooring | Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Inquiry GC-2026-001 | Threatened |
Wooden doors: 0–3.5% MFN only. Steel doors and windows (7308.30): MFN + 25% steel derivative surtax = up to 30%; that surtax applies to all origins, not only China. Aluminum doors and windows: 0–5% MFN, and extruded profiles are subject to SIMA anti-dumping duties running to 101% for non-cooperating exporters plus countervailing duty charged per kilogram — so the ceiling is far higher than previously shown here. Note that the 25% China Surtax Order does NOT reach finished doors and windows; its schedule stops at primary and semi-finished metal.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada MFN Customs Duty | Customs Tariff Act (S.C. 1997, c. 36) | 0–9.5% | Active |
| Steel Derivative Goods Surtax (All Countries) | Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order, SOR/2025-267 (Customs Tariff, s. 53) | 25% | Active |
| AD/CVD — Aluminum Extrusions (China) | Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), CBSA measure AE | 0–101% | Active |
| Steel & Aluminum Melted-and-Poured Surtax | Steel Goods and Aluminum Goods Surtax Order, SOR/2025-154 (Customs Tariff, s. 53) | 25% | Active |
MFN duty 0–7%. Lighting parts of steel (9405.99) are subject to the 25% steel derivative surtax, bringing the total up to 32%. That surtax applies to goods of all origins, not only China. Complete luminaires are generally not covered.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada MFN Customs Duty | Customs Tariff Act (S.C. 1997, c. 36) | 0–9.5% | Active |
| Steel Derivative Goods Surtax (All Countries) | Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order, SOR/2025-267 (Customs Tariff, s. 53) | 25% | Active |
MFN duty 0–6.5%. Ceramic and metal fixtures. No anti-dumping duties.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada MFN Customs Duty | Customs Tariff Act (S.C. 1997, c. 36) | 0–9.5% | Active |
MFN duty 0–8%. No anti-dumping duties on Chinese ceramic tiles in Canada.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada MFN Customs Duty | Customs Tariff Act (S.C. 1997, c. 36) | 0–9.5% | Active |
Wooden furniture: MFN 0–9.5% only. Metal furniture (HS 9403.10) and metal-frame seating: MFN + 25% steel derivative surtax = up to 34.5%. That surtax applies to goods of all origins, not only China.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada MFN Customs Duty | Customs Tariff Act (S.C. 1997, c. 36) | 0–9.5% | Active |
| Steel Derivative Goods Surtax (All Countries) | Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order, SOR/2025-267 (Customs Tariff, s. 53) | 25% | Active |
Wood, laminate and ceramic flooring: 0–8% MFN only. CORRECTION: this page previously showed laminate flooring at up to 87% under a SIMA anti-dumping order. That order is no longer in force and has not been since 2010, so no anti-dumping duty applies to Chinese flooring in Canada today. Two proceedings could change this: a global safeguard inquiry covering hardwood and engineered flooring opened April 21, 2026, and a SIMA investigation into decorative plywood. Neither imposes a duty yet.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada MFN Customs Duty | Customs Tariff Act (S.C. 1997, c. 36) | 0–9.5% | Active |
| Global Safeguard Inquiry — Cabinets, Vanities & Flooring | Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Inquiry GC-2026-001 | Threatened | |
| SIMA Investigation — Decorative Plywood (China) | Special Import Measures Act (SIMA); CITT preliminary injury inquiry | Threatened |
Provisional anti-dumping and countervailing duties on unarmoured building cables from China took effect July 29, 2026 following CBSA preliminary determinations. Rates are exporter-specific and remain provisional pending the CITT injury finding.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal found a reasonable indication of injury in respect of decorative and non-structural plywood from China. The CBSA preliminary determination is pending; no duty applies yet.
Canada launched global safeguard inquiry GC-2026-001 covering wood cabinets and vanities, hardwood flooring and engineered flooring from all origins. This is the most significant pending Canadian measure for the categories on this page. No duty applies unless the Tribunal finds serious injury and the government imposes a remedy.
CBSA updated the China Surtax Remission Order (2024) to extend eligibility periods, clarify Schedule 1 and 2 goods, introduce additional conditions, and provide importer-specific relief guidance. Several Schedule 2 items now qualify for remission until December 31, 2026.
Canada extended tariff remissions for 66 product-specific and 49 company-specific Chinese steel/aluminum lines through end of 2026. Seven steel, two aluminum, and four steel-derivative products added to remission schedule.
The Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order (SOR/2026-34) came into force February 24, 2026, remitting the 25% derivative surtax for listed goods and for public health and safety uses. It is administered under CBSA Customs Notice 26-07.
The Order Amending the China Surtax Remission Order (2024), No. 2 (SOR/2026-14) extended remission to December 31, 2026 and added nine steel and aluminum input lines.
Canada's Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Order (SOR/2025-267) imposed a 25% surtax on steel derivative products including steel structures, steel doors and windows, metal furniture, fasteners, lighting parts and prefabricated buildings. Unlike the earlier China Surtax Order, this measure applies to covered goods of all origins, not only China.
The Steel Goods and Aluminum Goods Surtax Order (SOR/2025-154) imposed a 25% surtax on goods of any origin containing steel melted and poured in China or aluminum smelted and cast in China. It has no sunset provision and remains in force.
Canada's China Surtax Order (2024), SOR/2024-187, imposed a 25% surtax on Chinese-origin steel and aluminum effective October 22, 2024, with goods in transit on that date excluded. Its schedule covers primary and semi-finished mill products, not finished building products such as doors, windows and frames.
PM Trudeau announced surtaxes on Chinese imports: 100% on EVs, 25% on steel/aluminum. Building materials other than steel/aluminum are not currently covered.
Last updated: July 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET · Verified: July 31, 2026
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0% under ChAFTA. No anti-dumping duties on Chinese cabinets in Australia.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChAFTA — Free Trade Agreement | China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), Annex 2-A | 0% | Active |
Wooden doors: 0% under ChAFTA. Aluminum doors and windows: 0% ChAFTA customs duty, but extruded profiles carry anti-dumping and countervailing duties — 0% for two exempt exporters, 0.2–18.1% for named cooperating exporters, 1.7% residual and 29.4% for non-cooperating exporters. A separate investigation into finished aluminum windows and doors (Case 691) is under way but has produced no duty as of July 31, 2026.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChAFTA — Free Trade Agreement | China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), Annex 2-A | 0% | Active |
| Anti-Dumping — Aluminum Extrusions (China) | Customs Act 1901, Part XVB; Customs Tariff (Anti-Dumping) Act 1975 | 0–29.4% | Active |
| Anti-Dumping Investigation — Aluminum Windows & Doors (China) | Customs Act 1901, Part XVB; ADC Investigation 691 (ADN 2025/115) | Threatened |
0% under ChAFTA. No anti-dumping duties on Chinese lighting fixtures.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChAFTA — Free Trade Agreement | China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), Annex 2-A | 0% | Active |
0% under ChAFTA across the category — ceramic fixtures, stainless steel sinks and taps and fittings alike. CORRECTION: this page previously showed anti-dumping duties of 5–20% on stainless steel sinks. Those measures were revoked with effect from June 25, 2024 and no longer apply.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChAFTA — Free Trade Agreement | China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), Annex 2-A | 0% | Active |
0% under ChAFTA. No anti-dumping duties on Chinese marble or ceramic tiles in Australia.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChAFTA — Free Trade Agreement | China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), Annex 2-A | 0% | Active |
0% under ChAFTA. No anti-dumping duties on Chinese furniture in Australia.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChAFTA — Free Trade Agreement | China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), Annex 2-A | 0% | Active |
0% under ChAFTA. No anti-dumping duties on Chinese flooring products in Australia.
| Tariff Layer | Legal Basis | Rate | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChAFTA — Free Trade Agreement | China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), Annex 2-A | 0% | Active |
The Anti-Dumping Commission's Dumping Commodity Register for aluminum extrusions was updated. Current rates for Chinese exporters: 0% for two exempt exporters, 0.2–18.1% for named cooperating exporters, 1.7% residual, and 29.4% for non-cooperating exporters. The previously published 2–25% band has been corrected.
A preliminary affirmative determination in Case 679 led to provisional securities on light gauge steel stud and track from China. These are framing inputs rather than a finished product category on this page, but they raise construction input costs.
Australia's Anti-Dumping Commission initiated Case 691 (ADN 2025/115), examining fully and partially assembled aluminum windows and doors from China under tariff classification 7610.10.00, with curtain wall excluded. Existing duties already cover extruded profiles. As of July 31, 2026 there is no preliminary determination and no duty; the Statement of Essential Facts is due September 23, 2026.
Australia’s government decided to continue anti-dumping and countervailing measures on aluminum extrusions from China for a further five years following the third sunset review, giving a new expiry date of October 28, 2030 (ADN 2025/096).
Australia's anti-dumping measures on deep drawn stainless steel sinks from China were revoked with effect from June 25, 2024. Chinese sinks now enter at 0% under ChAFTA. This page previously continued to show duties of 5–20% for this category.
China removed anti-dumping duties on Australian wine, marking continued improvement in AU-China trade relations. No new restrictions on Chinese building materials expected.
All remaining tariffs on Chinese building materials eliminated under ChAFTA phase-down schedule. Most categories now enter Australia at 0% duty.
Australia imposed anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese aluminum extrusions (2–25%+). Measures have been continued through multiple reviews. Affects aluminum doors, windows, and frames.
US tariffs on building materials from China run from 25% to 100%. Kitchen cabinets are the most heavily taxed category at 75–100% because three separate tariff layers — Section 232 (25%), Section 301 (25%), and antidumping/countervailing duties (25–50%) — all apply at once. The biggest recent change came on July 24, 2026: the 10% Section 122 baseline expired at its 150-day statutory limit, and a new 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor duty took effect the same instant, so most categories rose by 2.5 points rather than falling by 10. Section 232 goods — steel, aluminum, copper, cabinets, upholstered furniture and softwood lumber — are exempt from the new duty, as are steel sanitary ware and non-LED ceiling and wall lighting fittings. The EU charges 0% on wood, stone and furniture but 5–7% on ceramics, and ceramic tiles face antidumping duties up to 69.7% under Regulation (EU) 2024/493. Aluminum extrusions carry antidumping duties of 21.2–32.1% (Regulation 2021/546), and multilayer wood flooring has carried 21.3–36.1% since July 2025. CBAM adds a carbon cost on aluminum and steel, though only 2.5% of that cost is payable in 2026. Canada imposes a 25% surtax on Chinese steel and aluminum mill products and a separate 25% surtax on steel derivative goods from all origins; its heaviest duties fall on aluminum extrusions, at up to 101%. Australia is the most open market: almost everything enters at 0% under the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), though aluminum extrusions still carry antidumping duties reaching 29.4%.
Import tariff rates on building materials shown are for general informational purposes only and may not reflect your specific import situation. Actual duty rates depend on product classification, country of origin, and applicable trade agreements. Consult a licensed customs broker for binding rulings.
