Chassis, fitted with engines HS 8706.00

Chassis, fitted with engines, for the vehicles of No 87.01 to 87.05

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$36M
Beyond the US C$569k ▲26% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Indonesia 0% Tariff free CEPA

Canada already sells Indonesia C$477k of chassis, fitted with engines ▲100% vs 2024.

2. Denmark 0% Tariff free CETA

Denmark imports ~C$261M of chassis, fitted with engines a year (2023), 7.3 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Slovenia

Slovenia imports ~C$203M of chassis, fitted with engines a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

The steps

  1. 1

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Indonesia, Denmark and Slovenia. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Scope a $20k to $100k entry project (trade events, marketing adaptation, buyer identification consultants); the program pays half, up to $50k. The 2026-27 intake closed August 31, 2026, and Global Affairs Canada posts future intake dates on the program page.

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