Computer units HS 8471.80

Other units of automatic data processing machines

US tariff Section 232 semiconductors (AI chips only)
2025 exports C$337M
Beyond the US C$61M ▼19% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. South Africa

Canada already sells South Africa C$4.2M of computer units ▲100% vs 2024.

2. China

China imports ~C$16B of computer units a year (2023), 47 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Netherlands 0% Tariff free CETA

Netherlands imports ~C$4.6B of computer units a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

The steps

  1. 1

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for South Africa, China and Netherlands. 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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