AC motors, electric HS 8501.53

AC motors, electric, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75 kW

Where else to sell

1. Cuba

Canada already sells Cuba C$1.4M of aC motors, electric ▲100% vs 2024.

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$1.3B of aC motors, electric a year (2023), 29 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. China

China imports ~C$853M of aC motors, electric 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 Cuba, Germany and China. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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