Safety seat belts HS 8708.21

Safety seat belts, for the motor vehicles of Nos 87.01 to 87.05

Where else to sell

1. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$802M of safety seat belts a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

2. Japan 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Japan imports ~C$347M of safety seat belts a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

3. Spain 0% Tariff free CETA

Spain imports ~C$665M of safety seat belts a year (2023). 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 Germany, Japan and Spain. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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