China adjusts additional tariffs on certain Canadian imports and imposes anti-dumping duties
Date of publication: March 18, 2026
On February 27, 2026, the State Council Tariff Commission and the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced two separate but related trade measures affecting Canadian-origin agricultural and food products. This article summarises the current duty position by product and the compliance actions required.
Current duty position by product (as of March 1, 2026)
Product | Additional Tariff (2025 baseline) | Position from Mar 1, 2026 | Valid Until | Governing Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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All additional tariffs apply on top of existing MFN rates. The anti-dumping duty on rapeseed also applies on top of the existing 9% MFN rate, giving a combined rate of approximately 14.9%.
What changed - February 27, 2026 announcements
Two measures were announced simultaneously:
- Tax Commission Announcement No. 2 of 2026 - Temporary tariff suspension: A subset of the additional tariffs imposed under the 2025 baseline framework are suspended for the period March 1 to December 31, 2026. The suspended tariffs are the 100% additional tariff on rapeseed oil cake/meal and peas, and the 25% additional tariff on lobsters and crabs. Products not listed in the 2026 annex remain subject to their original 2025 rates.
- MOFCOM Announcement No. 14 of 2026 - Definitive anti-dumping duty: Following a dumping and material injury investigation, MOFCOM has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty of 5.9% on Canadian-origin rapeseed (HS 12051090, 12059090), effective March 1, 2026, for five years.
What remains unchanged
The following products were not included in the 2026 adjustment and remain subject to their original additional tariffs under Tax Commission Announcement No. 3 of 2025 (in force from March 20, 2025):
- Canola (rapeseed) oil - 100% additional tariff
- Pork (specified items) - 25% additional tariff
- Other specified seafood not listed in the 2026 annex - 25% additional tariff
HS Code reference
Product Category | HS Codes |
|---|---|
Rapeseed oil cake/meal & peas | 23064100, 23064900, 07081000, 07102100, 07131010, 07131090 |
Lobsters & crabs | 03061200, 03063210, 03063290, 03069200, 16053000, 03061490, 03063310, 03063399, 03069390, 16051000 |
Rapeseed (anti-dumping) | 12051090, 12059090 |
Compliance actions
- Confirm Canadian origin for all affected products and retain supporting documentation.
- Verify HS classification at the 10-digit level against the annex lists above.
- Update landed-cost models to reflect: (i) suspended additional tariffs for listed products through Dec 31, 2026; (ii) unchanged additional tariffs for unlisted products; and (iii) the 5.9% anti-dumping duty plus 9% MFN rate for rapeseed.
- Review contracts, pricing, and shipment timing against the March 1, 2026 effective date.
- Plan for post–December 31, 2026 reversion: unless extended, suspended tariffs will revert to 2025 baseline rates on January 1, 2027.
- Monitor for further announcements, including any extension of the 2026 suspension or changes to the anti-dumping duty.
Conclusion
The February 2026 measures reflect a targeted and time-limited adjustment to China's additional tariff framework for Canadian goods. Importers should note that the 2026 suspension covers only the specific products listed in the annex - canola oil, pork, and other specified seafood remain subject to the full 2025 additional tariff rates. The anti-dumping duty on rapeseed is a separate, definitive measure with a five-year horizon and should be modelled independently of the additional tariff framework.
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