AC gen(alternators), electric, other than photovoltaic gen (8501.62) HS 8501.62

AC gen(alternators), electric, other than photovoltaic gen, output over 75 kVA but up to 375 kVA

Where else to sell

1. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Canada already sells Germany C$5.1M of aC gen(alternators), electric, other than photovoltaic gen (8501.62) ▲817% vs 2024. Room to grow: that is 1% of their ~C$387M import market (2023).

2. South Korea 0% Tariff free CKFTA

South Korea imports ~C$316M of aC gen(alternators), electric, other than photovoltaic gen (8501.62) a year (2023), 13 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. United Arab Emirates 0% Tariff free CEPA

United Arab Emirates imports ~C$223M of aC gen(alternators), electric, other than photovoltaic gen (8501.62) a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

The steps

1. 1

   Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Germany, South Korea and United Arab Emirates. 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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