Work trucks, n electric HS 8709.19

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

US tariff Section 232 medium and heavy duty vehicles
2025 exports C$38M
Beyond the US C$4.5M ▼43% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Australia 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Canada already sells Australia C$2.2M of work trucks, n electric ▲242% vs 2024. Room to grow: that is 4% of their ~C$51M import market (2023).

2. United Kingdom 0% Tariff free CPTPP

United Kingdom imports ~C$154M of work trucks, n electric a year (2023), 4.1 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Singapore 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Singapore already buys C$854k ▲100% 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 Australia, United Kingdom and Singapore. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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