Liq dielectric transf HS 8504.22

Liq dielectric transf, having a power handling cap over 650 kVA but up to 10,000 kVA

15-25%
US tariff Section 232 metals(on the full value; under 15% metal by weight is exempt)
2025 exports C$150M
Beyond the US C$618k

Where else to sell

1. China

Canada already sells China C$363k of liq dielectric transf ▲100% vs 2024.

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$371M of liq dielectric transf a year (2023), 2.5 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Spain 0% Tariff free CETA

Spain imports ~C$322M of liq dielectric transf a year (2023), 2.1 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations 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 China, Germany and Spain. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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