Motor vehicles, at least 10 persons HS 8702.20

Motor vehicles, at least 10 persons, including driver, compr-ign internal combustion piston engine & electric motor

US tariff Section 232 medium and heavy duty vehicles
2025 exports C$77M
Beyond the US C$33k

Where else to sell

1. Spain 0% Tariff free CETA

Spain imports ~C$68M of motor vehicles, at least 10 persons a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

2. Nigeria

Nigeria imports ~C$19M of motor vehicles, at least 10 persons a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

3. Belgium 0% Tariff free CETA

Belgium imports ~C$41M of motor vehicles, at least 10 persons a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

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 Spain, Nigeria and Belgium. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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