Motor vehicles HS 8703.32

Motor vehicles, the transport of persons, only compr-ign internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1,500 up to 2,500cc

25%
US tariff Section 232 autos and parts(50% announced for Jan 1, 2027)
2025 exports C$140M
Beyond the US C$59M ▲52% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Georgia

Canada already sells Georgia C$19M of motor vehicles ▲145% vs 2024.

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$19B of motor vehicles a year (2023), 137 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Italy 0% Tariff free CETA

Italy imports ~C$8.6B of motor vehicles a year (2023), 62 times Canada’s total exports of this product. 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 Georgia, Germany and Italy. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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