Vehicle locks HS 8301.20

Locks, of a kind used for motor vehicles, of base metal

Where else to sell

1. Mexico 0% Tariff free CUSMA and CPTPP

Canada already sells Mexico C$13M of vehicle locks ▲5% vs 2024.

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$635M of vehicle locks a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Japan 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Japan imports ~C$229M of vehicle locks a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

The steps

1. 1

   Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Mexico, Germany and Japan. 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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