Radiators HS 8708.91

Radiators and parts thereof, for the motor vehicles of Nos 87.01 to 87.05

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$323M
Beyond the US C$8.6M ▼10% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Finland 0% Tariff free CETA

Canada already sells Finland C$3.0M of radiators ▲1% vs 2024.

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$2.0B of radiators a year (2023), 6.1 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Mexico 0% Tariff free CUSMA and CPTPP

Mexico imports ~C$548M of radiators 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 Finland, Germany and Mexico. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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