Motorcycles, including mopeds HS 8711.50

Motorcycles, including mopeds, with internal combustion piston engine, cylinder capacity over 800 cc

50%
US tariff US Section 338
2025 exports C$172M
Beyond the US C$55M ▲23% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Belgium 0% Tariff free CETA

Canada already sells Belgium C$31M of motorcycles, including mopeds ▲38% vs 2024.

2. France 0% Tariff free CETA

France imports ~C$1.2B of motorcycles, including mopeds a year (2023), 6.7 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. China

China imports ~C$729M of motorcycles, including mopeds a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

The steps

  1. 1

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Belgium, France and China. 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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