Partly. USMCA still removes the regular duty and the 10% Section 301 tariff, but not the 50% Section 338 duty or the 68 product ban.
What USMCA still does
- Removes the regular U.S. duty on qualifying goods.
- Exempts qualifying goods from the 10% Section 301 forced labour tariff.
- Reduces Section 232 on vehicles and parts, where U.S. content can be deducted.
What it no longer does
- It gives no relief from the 50% Section 338 duty. The tariff schedule says goods eligible for special tariff treatment still pay it.
- It gives no relief from the 68 product ban.
Is USMCA itself at risk?
At the July 1, 2026 joint review the U.S. did not agree to renew USMCA in its current form. The agreement stays in force until July 1, 2036 and is now reviewed every year. The parties can still confirm a 16 year extension at any time. The next review is due in July 2027.
What to do
- Keep certifications of origin current. On a non listed product they can still save the regular duty and 10%.
- Check each product against the Section 338 list.
- Model both cases in the calculator: with and without USMCA.
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Questions
Is USMCA still in force?
Yes. It runs to July 1, 2036 and has been reviewed every year since the U.S. declined to renew it at the July 1, 2026 review.
Do USMCA goods pay Section 338?
Yes. Goods eligible for USMCA treatment still pay the 50% Section 338 duty if their code is on the list.
When is the next USMCA review?
July 2027.
Sources
- U.S. tariff schedule 2026 Revision 21, Chapter 99, U.S. note 51
- CBP CSMS #69606660: Section 338 additional duties on certain goods of Canada
- PwC Canada: Section 301 tariffs (Aug 2026)
- White & Case: USMCA 2026 joint review
- Covington: Section 338 tariffs on Canada take effect
This guide is general information, not legal or customs advice. Confirm your product code, origin and duty with a licensed customs broker before you act.