Motor cars and other motor vehicles for… HS 8703.90

Motor cars and other motor vehicles for transport of persons, not elsewhere specified, other than No 87.02

25%
US tariff Section 232 autos and parts(50% announced for Jan 1, 2027)
2025 exports C$938M
Beyond the US C$935M ▲88% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Israel 0% Tariff free FTA

Canada already sells Israel C$58M of motor cars and other motor vehicles for… ▲410% vs 2024.

2. Philippines

Philippines imports ~C$744M of motor cars and other motor vehicles for… a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Nigeria

Nigeria already buys C$148M ▲136% 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 Israel, Philippines and Nigeria. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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