Which imports carry the 25% steel surtax

Canada’s steel and steel-derivative surtax orders cover a wide span of products. If your containers hold any of these, you are almost certainly paying the 25%, and some of it may be recoverable within two years of each import. Pick your product group.

Builders’ & door hardware

Builders' and door hardware importers have paid a 25% surtax since December 2025. A federal remission order lets you recover it. Two-year claim window.

Screws, bolts, nuts & washers

Canada’s 25% surtax on screws, bolts, nuts, and washers has run since December 2025. FlatClaim prepares refund claims under SOR/2026-34. Two-year claim window.

Fabricated structural steel

Canada’s 25% surtax on fabricated structural steel is refundable under SOR/2026-34. FlatClaim prepares filing-ready claim packages. Two-year claim window, flat fee.

Pallet racking & shelving

Pallet racking, wire decking, and shelving imported into Canada carry a 25% surtax. Refunds available under SOR/2026-34 for entries within two years. Flat fee.

Chain-link & welded-mesh fencing

Chain-link and welded-mesh fencing importers may be owed a 25% surtax refund under SOR/2026-34. Flat-fee audit, 5x guarantee, two-year claim window.

Wire rope, stranded wire & cable

Wire rope, stranded wire, ACSR, and steel cable importers can recover Canada's 25% surtax paid since Dec 2025 under SOR/2025-267. Flat fee, two-year window.

Chain

Steel chain importers have paid a 25% surtax since December 2025. FlatClaim prepares refund claims under SOR/2026-34, flat fee, 5x guarantee, two-year window.

Springs, clamps & fittings

Canada’s 25% surtax on steel springs, clamps, and fittings started December 2025. FlatClaim prepares claims under SOR/2026-34. Two-year window applies.

Metal-frame seating & office furniture

Steel-frame chairs, desks, and shelving imported to Canada carry a 25% steel derivative surtax refundable under SOR/2026-34. Two-year claim window. Flat fee.

Prefabricated steel buildings

Importers of pre-engineered steel building kits can recover the 25% surtax under SOR/2025-267. Claims must be filed within two years. FlatClaim, flat fees.

Not sure which group you’re in?

A 15-minute call with founder Jon Peters tells you your tier, your likely exposure, and whether the 5x guarantee makes this a no-brainer for your volume. One flat fee, everything included; you keep 100% of every recovered dollar. If the audit doesn’t identify at least 5x our fee in recoverable surtax, the fee is refunded in full.

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FlatClaim is operated by Oakwell Partners Inc., a British Columbia company. It is not a customs brokerage or a law firm; FlatClaim prepares the claims, and your own licensed customs broker transmits the filings, or you self-file in CARM. Nothing on this page is legal, tax, or financial advice.