Suspension parts & shocks HS 8708.80

Suspension systems, parts t/o, including shock-absorbers, for motor vehicles of Nos 87.01 to 87.05

Where else to sell

1. Mexico 0% Tariff free CUSMA and CPTPP

Canada already sells Mexico C$80M of suspension parts & shocks ▲23% vs 2024. Room to grow: that is 3% of their ~C$2.9B import market (2023).

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$3.9B of suspension parts & shocks a year (2023), 2.9 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Canada shipped C$2.2M there in 2025.

3. Bulgaria

Bulgaria already buys C$2.6M ▲36% 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 Mexico, Germany and Bulgaria. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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