Special-purpose vehicles HS 8705.90

Special purpose motor vehicles, not elsewhere specified

Where else to sell

1. Chile 0% Tariff free CPTPP and FTA

Canada already sells Chile C$1.9M of special-purpose vehicles ▲95% vs 2024.

2. Thailand

Thailand imports ~C$1.1B of special-purpose vehicles a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. France 0% Tariff free CETA

France imports ~C$665M of special-purpose vehicles a year (2023). 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 Chile, Thailand and France. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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