Quick answer: Canada’s Chinese EV quota lets eligible importers bring in up to 49,000 China-built electric vehicles in its first year (March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) at a 6.1% tariff, with the volume growing 6.5% a year. Every shipment needs a Global Affairs Canada permit, and permits go only to vehicle manufacturers or

Quick answer: Can you import a BYD from China to Canada? Not as an individual buyer or an independent reseller, based on the rules in force on October 16, 2026. Two separate federal rules stand in the way. Global Affairs Canada issues the required import permits for Chinese-built EVs only to vehicle manufacturers, or to