Work trucks, electric HS 8709.11

Work trucks, electric, not fitted with lift/hndl equipment, for docks/etc;tractor, electric, for rail station

US tariff Section 232 medium and heavy duty vehicles
2025 exports C$79M
Beyond the US C$5.0M ▲23% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Poland 0% Tariff free CETA

Canada already sells Poland C$304k of work trucks, electric ▲100% vs 2024.

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$38M of work trucks, electric a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. India

India imports ~C$41M of work trucks, electric a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

The steps

  1. 1

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Poland, Germany and India. 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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