Vehicle hardware & fittings HS 8302.30

Mountings, fittings and similar articles of base metal, for motor vehicles, not elsewhere specified

25%
US tariff Section 232 autos and parts(50% announced for Jan 1, 2027)
15-25%
US tariff Section 232 metals(on the full value; under 15% metal by weight is exempt)
US tariff Section 232 medium and heavy duty vehicles
2025 exports C$706M
Beyond the US C$44M ▼20% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Mexico 0% Tariff free CUSMA and CPTPP

Canada already sells Mexico C$37M of vehicle hardware & fittings ▼22% vs 2024. Room to grow: that is 3% of their ~C$1.1B import market (2023).

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$904M of vehicle hardware & fittings a year (2023). Canada shipped C$1.4M there in 2025.

3. United Kingdom 0% Tariff free CPTPP

United Kingdom imports ~C$432M of vehicle hardware & fittings a year (2023). Canada shipped C$1.1M there in 2025.

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 Mexico, Germany and United Kingdom. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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