Engines, spark-ignition reciprocating… HS 8407.33

Engines, spark-ignition reciprocating displacing over 250 cc to 1000 cc

25%
US tariff Section 232 autos and parts(50% announced for Jan 1, 2027)
2025 exports C$3.1M
Beyond the US C$1.6M ▲51% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Austria 0% Tariff free CETA

Canada already sells Austria C$390k of engines, spark-ignition reciprocating… ▲100% vs 2024.

2. Türkiye

Türkiye imports ~C$889M of engines, spark-ignition reciprocating… a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Brazil

Brazil imports ~C$243M of engines, spark-ignition reciprocating… 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 Austria, Türkiye and Brazil. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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