Canada's new import controls on Chinese-made electric vehicles took effect March 1, 2026, limiting commercial EV imports to 49,000 units annually at 6% tariff, with 100% tariff on excess.
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49,000 Units At 6% Tariff Annual import quota
Applied To Excess Chinese Vehicle Imports 100% tariff
March 1, 2026 Policy effective date
6% tariff rate
49,000 Units annual quota