Canada Imposes 25% Surtax on Metal Furniture Imports

Canada Imposes 25% Surtax on Metal Furniture Imports

CBSA Customs Notice 25-33 confirms new tariffs effective December 26, 2025—here’s what Canadian buyers need to know

Canadian trade policy moves quickly. Ottawa’s latest measures—announced December 24 and live 48 hours later—mean a 25% surtax now applies to steel-derivative furniture imported into Canada from all countries, including the United States. For Canadian families and businesses furnishing homes and offices, this affects real purchasing decisions across the country.

What’s Now Subject to the Surtax in Canada

Classification drives cost, not description. If your piece falls under these HS codes—even with CUSMA preferential status—that 25% surtax applies at the Canadian border.

What This Means for Canadian Consumers

• In-transit exemption: Goods already shipping to Canada before December 26, 2025 avoid the surtax with proper documentation.
• No stacking: If another steel surtax already applies, only the higher rate is charged—not both.
• Tax on tax: The 25% gets added to value for Canadian GST/HST purposes, compounding the total.
• Relief possible: Canada’s Duty Relief and Duty Drawback Programs may recover surtax paid under specific conditions.

Real Numbers for Canadian Buyers

A $2,500 metal-frame sectional? Add $625 in surtax, plus extra GST/HST on the inflated total. An $1,200 desk chair? That’s $300 more before tax. These aren’t abstract policy costs—they’re line items on your Canadian invoice.

Our Position at LuxuryInteriors.ca

Our catalog is large enough that Canadian customers can find what they want without paying a punitive premium. We’re not here to push you toward the most expensive option; we’re here to help Canadian clients make smart choices within their budget, even when external costs like tariffs complicate the math.

What we’re doing for Canada:

• Keeping prices as low as possible for Canadian buyers by absorbing costs where we can
• Developing real relationships with Canadian clients—not transactional encounters, but ongoing conversations about what you actually need
• Exploring Canadian duty relief programs to reduce landed costs where eligible
• Reviewing our supply chain for Canada to find practical alternatives that don’t sacrifice quality

At LuxuryInteriors.ca, we believe luxury can be affordable. Canadians shouldn’t have to choose between well-made furniture and a reasonable price. Trade wars create headwinds, but they don’t have to blow up your home furnishing budget.

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For full regulatory details from the Government of Canada, visit the official CBSA Customs Notice 25-33.