Electric trucks HS 8704.60

Motor vehicles, for transport of goods, with only electric motor for propulsion

25%
US tariff Section 232 autos and parts(50% announced for Jan 1, 2027)
US tariff Section 232 medium and heavy duty vehicles
2025 exports C$309M
Beyond the US C$573k

Where else to sell

1. Israel 0% Tariff free FTA

Canada already sells Israel C$565k of electric trucks ▲100% vs 2024.

2. United Kingdom 0% Tariff free CPTPP

United Kingdom imports ~C$1.0B of electric trucks a year (2023), 3.3 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Sweden 0% Tariff free CETA

Sweden imports ~C$669M of electric trucks a year (2023), 2.2 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 Israel, United Kingdom and Sweden. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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