U.S. bans imports of certain Canadian motorcycles (HTS 8711.50.00) effective Sept. 29, 2026, replacing prior 50% duty.

1. What changed

The President issued a proclamation under section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1338) and section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2483) to:

• Replace the existing 50% ad valorem additional duty (imposed by Proclamation 11048) on certain Canadian-origin products with a full import ban.
• Direct that these products be excluded from importation into the United States, with the affected HTS provisions to be reflected in the HTSUS via subsequent CBP notice.

Annex I identifies at least one specific HTSUS provision now subject to an import ban when of Canadian origin: HTS 8711.50.00.

2. Affected products

Annex I – Motor Vehicles (Canadian origin only):

• HTS 8711.50.00: Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with a reciprocating internal-combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity over 800 cc.

Scope notes:

• The Annex states that product descriptions are for informational purposes only and do not delimit the scope of the action; the controlling scope is the HTSUS provision.
• Only products of Canada classified under HTS 8711.50.00 are covered by this specific import ban.
• These products were previously subject to an additional 50% ad valorem duty under Proclamation 11048; they are now prohibited from importation instead.

3. Rate changes and import treatment

Previous treatment (under Proclamation 11048):

• Products of Canada classified under HTS 8711.50.00 were subject to:
• Normal column 1 duty rate for 8711.50.00 (per HTSUS), plus
• An additional 50% ad valorem duty imposed under section 338.

New treatment (under this proclamation):

• For goods of Canadian origin classified under HTS 8711.50.00:
• Importation into the United States is banned (excluded from importation) for goods imported on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on September 29, 2026.
• No duty rate applies because the goods are inadmissible.

Transitional rule:

• Products subject to the import ban that were:
• Imported (i.e., arrived in the U.S.) before September 29, 2026, but
• Not yet entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before that date,

remain subject to the 50% ad valorem duty rate established by Proclamation 11048, rather than the import ban.

Severability/backstop:

• If the import ban is invalidated in whole or in part as to any import, the 50% ad valorem duty from Proclamation 11048 automatically applies to that import instead.

4. Key dates

• July 20, 2026: Proclamation 11048 issued, imposing additional duties (up to 50% ad valorem) on certain Canadian products, including HTS 8711.50.00.
• August 18, 2026: Proclamation 11056 temporarily suspends the effective date of the additional duties for 3 days.
• August 22, 2026 (12:01 a.m. ET): Suspension lapses; additional duties under Proclamation 11048 become effective.
• September 8, 2026: Current proclamation signed, establishing import ban on certain Canadian products.
• September 29, 2026 (12:01 a.m. ET):
• Effective date of the import ban for covered Canadian-origin products, including HTS 8711.50.00.
• Goods imported on or after this time are inadmissible.

5. Required actions for importers, brokers, and compliance teams

A. Classification and origin controls

• Confirm HTS classification:
• Review all products currently or potentially classified under HTS 8711.50.00.
• Ensure correct classification; misclassification could lead to improper attempts to import banned Canadian-origin motorcycles.
• Confirm country of origin:
• Verify origin determination for all motorcycles and mopeds with engines over 800 cc.
• Ensure that any product of Canadian origin under HTS 8711.50.00 is flagged as inadmissible for entries on or after September 29, 2026.

B. Entry and logistics planning

• For Canadian-origin HTS 8711.50.00 goods already in transit:
• If arrival/import will occur before 12:01 a.m. ET September 29, 2026:
• Goods may still be entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, but will be subject to the 50% additional duty under Proclamation 11048.
• If arrival/import will occur on or after 12:01 a.m. ET September 29, 2026:
• Goods will be excluded from importation and should not be shipped to the U.S. for entry.
• Coordinate with logistics providers:
• Cancel or reroute shipments of Canadian-origin motorcycles (HTS 8711.50.00) scheduled to arrive in the U.S. on or after September 29, 2026.
• Update routing instructions to avoid U.S. as destination for these goods.

C. Purchasing and sourcing

• Stop new U.S.-destined purchase orders:
• Immediately cease placing U.S.-destined orders for Canadian-origin motorcycles classified under HTS 8711.50.00.
• Identify alternative sourcing:
• Evaluate non-Canadian suppliers for motorcycles over 800 cc that can meet U.S. demand.
• Confirm that alternative sources do not fall under other trade remedies or restrictions.

D. Broker and system updates

• Broker instructions:
• Issue written instructions to customs brokers that, effective for entries on or after September 29, 2026, they must not file entries for Canadian-origin goods under HTS 8711.50.00.
• Ensure brokers apply the 50% additional duty for qualifying Canadian-origin goods imported before September 29, 2026 but entered after that date, consistent with the transitional rule.
• Internal systems:
• Update ERP, trade compliance, and screening systems to:
• Flag Canadian-origin HTS 8711.50.00 as “banned – inadmissible” effective September 29, 2026.
• Maintain logic for 50% additional duty for pre-September 29 imports that are not yet entered.

E. Financial and contractual considerations

• Pricing and duty impact:
• For shipments imported before September 29, 2026 but entered after that date, budget for the 50% additional duty.
• Contracts:
• Review contracts with Canadian suppliers and customers for force majeure or change-in-law clauses to address the import ban.
• Renegotiate or terminate U.S.-destined supply contracts for affected motorcycles as needed.

F. Compliance documentation and audit readiness

• Maintain documentation:
• Keep records demonstrating import dates, entry dates, and origin for all affected shipments.
• Retain copies of broker instructions and internal policy updates.
• Prepare for CBP inquiries:
• Be ready to provide classification and origin support for any motorcycles near the 8711.50.00 scope, especially where origin or classification might be questioned.

6. Role of CBP and future HTSUS updates

• CBP authority:
• The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in consultation with Treasury, Commerce, and USTR, is authorized to issue rules, regulations, guidance, and instructions to implement the import ban.
• CBP will administer the ban at the border and may issue operational guidance (e.g., CSMS messages, FAQs).
• HTSUS modifications:
• The Commissioner of CBP, in consultation with relevant agencies, will determine whether additional HTSUS modifications are needed and will publish such changes in the Federal Register.
• Importers should monitor the Federal Register and CBP communications for:
• Any new Chapter 99 provisions or annotations related to the Canadian import ban.
• Any technical or ministerial corrections to Annex I.

7. Interaction with other proclamations

• Proclamation 11048 (July 20, 2026):
• Imposed up to 50% additional ad valorem duties on certain Canadian products, including HTS 8711.50.00.
• Remains in effect for products still subject to duties rather than bans, and as a fallback if the ban is invalidated.
• Proclamation 11056 (August 18, 2026):
• Temporarily suspended the effective date of the additional duties for 3 days; that suspension has lapsed.
• Proclamation of September 8, 2026 (Modifying the Scope of Products of Canada Subject to the Additional Duties...):
• Adjusted the scope of Canadian products subject to the additional duties.
• The current proclamation does not otherwise change which products remain subject to the additional duties; it only converts certain products (including HTS 8711.50.00) from 50% duty to an import ban.

8. Practical checklist for trade compliance teams

• Immediately:
• Identify all SKUs classified under HTS 8711.50.00.
• Confirm which of these are of Canadian origin.
• Notify procurement, logistics, and sales of the upcoming import ban.
• Before September 29, 2026:
• Decide whether to accelerate any remaining Canadian-origin shipments (understanding they will incur 50% additional duty if imported before that date but entered later).
• Update broker instructions and internal systems to block entries of Canadian-origin HTS 8711.50.00 on or after September 29, 2026.
• On and after September 29, 2026:
• Ensure no entries are filed for Canadian-origin motorcycles under HTS 8711.50.00.
• Monitor CBP and Federal Register notices for any clarifications or additional HTSUS changes.

9. References

• Proclamation: "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" (September 8, 2026), White House.
• Annex I – Motor Vehicles (PDF):
• https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ANNEX-I-MOTOR-VEHICLES.pdf
• Related prior actions:
• Proclamation 11048 of July 20, 2026 (Imposing Additional Duties To Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Motor Vehicles).
• Proclamation 11056 of August 18, 2026 (Temporary Suspension of Additional Duties To Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States With Respect to Alcoholic Beverages, Dairy, and Motor Vehicles).

10. HTS metadata

Affected HTS code explicitly stated in the source:

• 8711.50.00 – Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles fitted with a reciprocating internal-combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity over 800 cc (products of Canada only, now subject to import ban effective September 29, 2026).