Heavy Duty Market
Canadian heavy-duty trucks market continues to be solid with over 50,000 units soled for 2018. January 2019 recorded 3,108 units sales, a 5.3% year-over-year increase from same period 2018 (Source Wards Intelligence).
Specialty Equipment Market
The Canada Border Services Agency officers will define a starter kit as parts if it contains only a bare frame and a body shell with no mechanical parts. Companies that sell kit cars sell outside Canada because the kit car industry in North America often does not comply with the law or best engineering practices. It generally is hard for kit cars to clear customs because they usually do not comply with North American federal safety standards. More details at: www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/road/importing-vehicle/car-kits/faq.html
Vehicles customization is very difficult mainly due to strong safety regulations and each province has its own additional regulation regarding what is customization and what is allowed.
Used and Remanufactured Market
The average age of cars has gone up significantly in the past years and that attributes to over 90% of cars over 10 years and 50% over 15 years. Older cars remain longer on the market driving demand for parts and maintenance.
There are no restrictions or regulations specifically governing the importation of remanufactured, rebuilt, or used motor vehicle parts imported into Canada and Canada Customs Tariff does not differentiate them. There are no quotas, limitations, special conditions treatment of remanufactured, rebuilt, or used vehicle parts coming into Canada from the United States. Most automotive parts originating from the United States that meet NAFTA rules of origin are exempt from duty. For further clarification contact:
Revenue Canada, Customs, Excise
1 Front Street, West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2X6
Tel: 416/973-8022 or 416/973-6413
Additional contacts at: www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/contact/menu-eng.html
Customs Tariff www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2019/menu-eng.html
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