The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced that Canada is banning the import of Russian aluminum and steel products.
Through regulatory amendments under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations, the importation of all Russian aluminum products, such as unwrought aluminum, aluminum sheets, and finished products including containers and other household items made from aluminum, is now prohibited. Also banned are all primary Russian steel products, including iron and non-alloy steel, semi-finished, and finished products such as tubes and pipes.
Aluminum goods are commonly classified in Chapter 76 of the Customs Tariff.
Steel goods are commonly classified in Chapter 72 and the following Headings of the Customs Tariff: Chapter 72, Headings – 7301, 7302, 7303, 7304, 7305, and 7306
This ban will further deny Russia the ability to generate the revenues it needs to pay for its war against Ukraine. Canada continues to work alongside its partners and allies to hold Russia accountable.
Canada bans Russian aluminum and steel imports
Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations
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