Aircft, unman HS 8806.22

Aircft, unman, other than for carriage pass, for rmt-cntl flight, max take-off wt over 250 g up to 7 kg

15-25%
US tariff Section 232 metals(on the full value; under 15% metal by weight is exempt)
2025 exports C$43M
Beyond the US C$6.7M ▲355% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Japan 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Canada already sells Japan C$2.5M of aircft, unman ▲100% vs 2024.

2. Hong Kong

Hong Kong imports ~C$1.5B of aircft, unman a year (2023), 36 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Canada shipped C$1.3M there in 2025.

3. Ukraine 0% Tariff free FTA

Ukraine imports ~C$437M of aircft, unman 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 Japan, Hong Kong and Ukraine. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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