Brake linings and pads HS 6813.81

Brake linings and pads, not mounted, of mineral substances/cellu, not cont asbestos

15-25%
US tariff Section 232 metals(on the full value; under 15% metal by weight is exempt)
2025 exports C$5.7M
Beyond the US C$1.8M ▲55% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. United Arab Emirates 0% Tariff free CEPA

Canada already sells United Arab Emirates C$396k of brake linings and pads ▲100% vs 2024. Room to grow: that is under 1% of their ~C$87M import market (2023).

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$84M of brake linings and pads a year (2023), 15 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Japan 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Japan imports ~C$45M of brake linings and pads a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

The steps

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Scope a $20k to $100k entry project (trade events, marketing adaptation, buyer identification consultants). The program pays half, up to $50k. Apply at the CanExport portal. The 2026-27 intake closes August 31, 2026 at noon ET. The US-market envelope is already fully allocated; non-US applications remain open.

  3. 3

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for United Arab Emirates, Germany and Japan. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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