Global Affairs Canada (GAC) has advised the Canada Border Services Agency that a new item (#195) has come into force on March 1st, 2026.
For additional information, importers are encouraged to consult the Import of Electric Vehicles from the People’s Republic of China – Serial No. 1162.
The addition of these electric vehicles (EVs) to the Import Control List makes a shipment-specific import permit issued by GAC a requirement to lawfully import these goods into Canada.
Importers can apply to GAC for shipment-specific import permits up until the annual quantities are reached under the quota. Import permits will not be issued for goods subject to the quota once the annual quota volume has been exhausted.
On May 19, 2026, the IID validation rules will be enhanced to collect the Electric Vehicle from People’s Republic of China – Shipment-Specific Permit (LPCO document type 2008).
These changes apply to vehicles that originate in the People’s Republic of China and are classified under tariff item 8702.20.10, 8702.20.20, 8702.30.10, 8702.30.20, 8702.40.10, 8702.40.20, 8702.90.10, 8702.90.20, 8703.40.10, 8703.40.90, 8703.50.00, 8703.60.10, 8703.60.90, 8703.70.00, 8703.80.00, 8703.90.00, 8704.41.90, 8704.42.00, 8704.43.00, 8704.51.00, 8704.52.00, 8704.60.00, 8704.90.00