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Notice Concerning the Quota for Imports of Chinese Electric Vehicles
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Canada's government has announced that the quota for imports of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) for the second allocation period (September 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) will increase to 33,397 vehicles, combining the base allocation and unused quota from the first period. The quota system replaces the previous 100% surtax with a 6.1% tariff rate and requires shipment-specific import permits issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Mobility: Electric Vehicles.
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Canadian EV importers must adjust to an expanded quota replacing a heavy surtax, offering clearer market access but requiring timely permit applications. You need to secure shipment permits early and plan imports around the limited quota to avoid denied entries.
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