What is the HS code for electric cars in Canada?
Electric cars fall under HS 8703.80.00 (Other vehicles, with only electric motor for propulsion). Electric cars imported from China into Canada carry a total duty of 6.1%. See HS 8703.80.00 rates and calculator
Landed cost on CAD 10,000
On goods valued at CAD 10,000, duty is $610 and GST $530 (recoverable for GST registrants), for a total of $11,140.
Government requirements
Import requires Global Affairs Canada · Chinese EV (permit or licence); Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - Vehicles for Parts; Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - Age Exemption; Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix Case-by-Case; Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix F; Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - CMVSS Appendix G; Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - CMVSS Returning Vehicles; Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - FMVSS Case-by-Case; Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - FMVSS Standard; Environment and Climate Change Canada · Transport Program; Canada Border Services Agency · CBSA FPA Risks (Soil).
Canada import check: we confirm the HS code, landed cost and supplier for one product, C$79 →
Rates are from the CBSA Customs Tariff (2026, edition 2) and agency requirements from CBSA Single Window data, updated 2026-10-12.