Parts, of aerials & aerial reflectors of all… HS 8517.71

Parts, of aerials & aerial reflectors of all kinds, parts suitable for use therewith

15-25%
US tariff Section 232 metals(on the full value; under 15% metal by weight is exempt)
2025 exports C$32M
Beyond the US C$14M ▲23% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Canada already sells Germany C$4.4M of parts, of aerials & aerial reflectors of all… ▲23% vs 2024. Room to grow: that is under 1% of their ~C$513M import market (2023).

2. Vietnam 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Vietnam imports ~C$889M of parts, of aerials & aerial reflectors of all… a year (2023), 28 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 already buys C$648k ▲49% vs 2024. In a different region from the markets above.

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, Vietnam and United Arab Emirates. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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