Excluding Certain Canadian Products From Importation Into the United States in Response to Continued Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Motor Vehicles

This is a trade measure under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. In general, Section 338 authorizes the United States to restrict or prohibit imports from a country when its practices are considered discriminatory toward U.S. commerce. The measure title indicates that it concerns certain Canadian products and alleged discrimination involving motor-vehicle trade; the official measure text determines the exact products, conditions, and enforcement details.

It typically affects importers, manufacturers, distributors, and other businesses bringing covered Canadian-origin goods into the United States. The key professional questions are the product’s tariff classification (HTSUS code), country of origin, and whether the item falls within the measure’s product scope. Affected goods may face an import restriction, exclusion, or other special entry requirement, so the measure should be reviewed separately from ordinary customs duty treatment.

What to check

• Check the official measure text and any implementing instructions for the precise product scope, exclusions, and entry requirements.
• Confirm the product’s correct HTSUS classification; do not rely only on a supplier’s code or a general product description.
• Determine the product’s country of origin under U.S. origin rules, including whether processing in another country changes or does not change origin.
• Compare the product’s facts—model, material, use, and manufacturing history—with the measure’s definitions and covered categories.
• Ask a customs broker or trade counsel to review uncertain classifications, origin questions, or possible exclusion or restriction issues.