DC motors, including DC gen, electric, other than photovoltaic (8501.33) HS 8501.33

DC motors, including DC gen, electric, other than photovoltaic gen, output over 75 kW but up to 375 kW

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$82M
Beyond the US C$70M ▼6% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Poland 0% Tariff free CETA

Canada already sells Poland C$31M of dC motors, including DC gen, electric, other than photovoltaic (8501.33) ▲12% vs 2024.

2. Czechia 0% Tariff free CETA

Czechia imports ~C$53M of dC motors, including DC gen, electric, other than photovoltaic (8501.33) a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Egypt

Egypt already buys C$4.2M ▲100% vs 2024. In a different region from the markets above.

The steps

  1. 1

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Poland, Czechia and Egypt. 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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