DC motors, including DC gen, electric, other than photovoltaic (8501.34) HS 8501.34

DC motors, including DC gen, electric, other than photovoltaic gen, of output exceeding 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$32M
Beyond the US C$1.5M ▼53% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. France 0% Tariff free CETA

Canada already sells France C$515k of dC motors, including DC gen, electric, other than photovoltaic (8501.34) ▲100% vs 2024.

2. South Korea 0% Tariff free CKFTA

South Korea imports ~C$102M of dC motors, including DC gen, electric, other than photovoltaic (8501.34) a year (2023), 3.2 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Morocco

Morocco already buys C$504k ▲100% vs 2024. In a different region from the markets above.

The steps

  1. 1

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for France, South Korea and Morocco. 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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