Pneumatic tires, used HS 4012.20

Pneumatic tires, used

25%
US tariff Section 232 autos and parts(50% announced for Jan 1, 2027)
15-25%
US tariff Section 232 metals(on the full value; under 15% metal by weight is exempt)
US tariff Section 232 medium and heavy duty vehicles
2025 exports C$10M
Beyond the US C$1.3M ▲9% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Thailand

Thailand imports ~C$109M of pneumatic tires, used a year (2023), 11 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$62M of pneumatic tires, used a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

3. France 0% Tariff free CETA

France imports ~C$44M of pneumatic tires, used a year (2023), 4.4 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

The steps

  1. 1

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Thailand, Germany and France. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

  2. 2

    Check you qualify for CanExport SMEs: incorporated with a CRA number, 3 to 500 staff, $300k to $100M revenue, under $100k of your sales in the target market last year.

  3. 3

    Scope a $20k to $100k entry project (trade events, marketing adaptation, buyer identification consultants); the program pays half, up to $50k. The 2026-27 intake closed August 31, 2026, and Global Affairs Canada posts future intake dates on the program page.

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