Aircft, unmanned HS 8806.21

Aircft, unmanned, other than for carriage of pass, for rmt-cntl flight, max take-off wt up to 250 g

15-25%
US tariff Section 232 metals(on the full value; under 15% metal by weight is exempt)
2025 exports C$2.7M
Beyond the US C$2.7M

Where else to sell

1. China

Canada already sells China C$2.2M of aircft, unmanned ▲100% vs 2024.

2. Hong Kong

Hong Kong imports ~C$338M of aircft, unmanned a year (2023). Canada shipped C$399k there in 2025.

3. Netherlands 0% Tariff free CETA

Netherlands imports ~C$140M of aircft, unmanned a year (2023). 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 China, Hong Kong and Netherlands. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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