Fans HS 8414.59

Fans, not elsewhere specified

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$292M
Beyond the US C$43M ▲15% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Italy 0% Tariff free CETA

Canada already sells Italy C$14M of fans ▲46% vs 2024.

2. Japan 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Japan imports ~C$1.3B of fans a year (2023), 4.3 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Mexico 0% Tariff free CUSMA and CPTPP

Mexico imports ~C$1.1B of fans 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 Italy, Japan and Mexico. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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