Other vehicles, with both spark-ignition… (of a cylinder capacity not exceeding…)
Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc
Total duty from China
6.1%
- MFN 6.1%
- GST 5% (recoverable)
Example: value CAD 10,000 → duty $610 → GST 5% $530 (recoverable) → total $11,140
Compliance checks
Permits and OGD requirements
Global Affairs Canada · Chinese EVPermit/licence
Within 30 days before entry, a Canadian-resident EV maker applies for a shipment permit; quota is first come, first served; no permit, no entry.
- Commodity type Electric Vehicle from People’s Republic of China + Country of origin CN
Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - Vehicles for PartsConditional
If you import a complete vehicle, at customs entry, the importer presents the Vehicle Import Form (Form 1); non-Canadian vehicles must pass inspection within 45 days of entry.
Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - Age ExemptionConditional
If you import a complete vehicle, at customs entry, the importer presents the Vehicle Import Form (Form 1); non-Canadian vehicles must pass inspection within 45 days of entry.
Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix Case-by-CaseConditional
If you import a complete vehicle, at customs entry, the importer presents the Vehicle Import Form (Form 1); non-Canadian vehicles must pass inspection within 45 days of entry.
Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix GConditional
If you import a complete vehicle, at customs entry, the importer presents the Vehicle Import Form (Form 1); non-Canadian vehicles must pass inspection within 45 days of entry.
Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - CMVSS Returning VehiclesConditional
If you import a complete vehicle, at customs entry, the importer presents the Vehicle Import Form (Form 1); non-Canadian vehicles must pass inspection within 45 days of entry.
Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - FMVSS Case-by-CaseConditional
If you import a complete vehicle, at customs entry, the importer presents the Vehicle Import Form (Form 1); non-Canadian vehicles must pass inspection within 45 days of entry.
Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - FMVSS StandardConditional
If you import a complete vehicle, at customs entry, the importer presents the Vehicle Import Form (Form 1); non-Canadian vehicles must pass inspection within 45 days of entry.
Environment and Climate Change Canada · Transport ProgramConditional
If the goods are hazardous waste or hazardous recyclables, before shipment, the Canadian importer files a hazardous waste notification and gets the permit; a movement document travels with the goods.
Canada Border Services Agency · CBSA FPA Risks (Soil)
Before shipping, the exporter removes all soil from goods, packaging and containers; CBSA inspects on arrival; no document needed.
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Data updated: 2026-10-12
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