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.
Notice to importers
- 2026-08-29 - Import of Electric Vehicles from the People’s Republic of China – Serial No. 1168 for 2nd Period – In effect as of 12:00 am September 1, 2026
- 2026-02-25 - Import of Electric Vehicles from the People’s Republic of China – Serial No. 1162 for 1st Period – In effect until 11:59 pm August 31, 2026
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Public consultations - Closed
- 2026-04-07 to 2026-05-01 - Consultation on Canada’s allocation and administration of the import quota for electric vehicles from China
For any questions, contact us at: EVs.quota-contingent.VE@international.gc.ca.
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