New Canadian Tariffs Will Impact Select Flooring Types

Washington, DC, August 25, 2026—According to an analysis of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classifications included in the White House tariff proclamation, new duties imposed by the U.S. directly cover certain Canadian-made vinyl tile and tufted synthetic carpet, as well as several wood-panel products that can be used as flooring substrates.

The new action adds a 50% tariff to specifically listed Canadian-origin products, even when they qualify under United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). It took effect August 22, 2026.

Most relevant to flooring:

• Vinyl tile classified under HTS 3918.10.10 is included. This would principally cover Canadian-made PVC vinyl tile, potentially including some LVT/VCT products depending on their construction and customs classification. It does not cover every resilient product; vinyl sheet and products classified under other 3918 subheadings appear to be outside this list.
• Certain tufted carpet made from man-made fibers under HTS 5703.39.20 is included. This is a relatively specific classification, so it should not be interpreted as a tariff on all Canadian carpet or carpet tile.
• Flooring raw materials and components could also be affected. The list includes numerous Canadian plywood, MDF, particleboard and other wood-panel classifications under HTS 4410, 4411 and 4412. That could raise costs for Canadian-made cores or substrates used in engineered hardwood, laminate and rigid-core products—even when the completed flooring itself is classified elsewhere.

Products that do not appear to be directly included are most finished hardwood and engineered wood flooring classified as assembled flooring panels under the principal 4418 flooring provisions, ceramic and porcelain tile under HTS 6907, most carpet classifications, rubber flooring and vinyl flooring classified outside 3918.10.10.