Electric vehicle imports from China

On January 16, 2026, the Government of Canada announced a new strategic partnership with the People’s Republic of China, including a Preliminary Joint Arrangement on Addressing Bilateral Economic and Trade Issues between Canada and the People's Republic of China. As part of this arrangement, Canada will provide an initial country-specific quota of 49,000 electric vehicles (EVs) per year at a most-favoured-nation tariff rate of 6.1%.

The EVs quota was implemented on March 1, 2026. On April 7, 2026, the Government of Canada launched public consultations on Canada’s allocation and administration of the quota.

For any questions, contact us at: EVs.quota-contingent.VE@international.gc.ca.