Diesel trucks (over 20t) HS 8704.23

Motor vehicles, transport goods, with only diesel/semi-diesel engine, GVW over 20 tonnes

US tariff Section 232 medium and heavy duty vehicles
2025 exports C$789M
Beyond the US C$13M ▲29% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Sweden 0% Tariff free CETA

Canada already sells Sweden C$3.3M of diesel trucks (over 20t) ▲48% vs 2024.

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$2.4B of diesel trucks (over 20t) a year (2023), 3.1 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. South Africa

South Africa already buys C$1.3M ▲94% 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 Sweden, Germany and South Africa. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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