Heat pumps HS 8418.61

Heat pumps, other than air conditioning machines of No 84.15

Where else to sell

1. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$1.6B of heat pumps a year (2023), 94 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

2. France 0% Tariff free CETA

France imports ~C$734M of heat pumps a year (2023), 43 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Switzerland 0% Tariff free EFTA

Switzerland imports ~C$544M of heat pumps a year (2023), 32 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

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 Germany, France and Switzerland. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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