Vehicle bodies & cabs HS 8707.90

Bodies, including cabs, for the motor vehicles of Nos 87.01 to 87.05, not elsewhere specified

25%
US tariff Section 232 autos and parts(50% announced for Jan 1, 2027)
US tariff Section 232 medium and heavy duty vehicles
2025 exports C$274M
Beyond the US C$7.1M ▲31% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Australia 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Canada already sells Australia C$1.5M of vehicle bodies & cabs ▲201% vs 2024.

2. Netherlands 0% Tariff free CETA

Netherlands imports ~C$2.3B of vehicle bodies & cabs a year (2023), 8.2 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan imports ~C$398M of vehicle bodies & cabs 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 Australia, Netherlands and Kazakhstan. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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