Understanding the 25% Tariffs for Auto Transport Between the U.S. and Canada

If the 25% Tariff is Re-Imposed in April 2025,
This Will Have the Following Effect:

There’s a lot of confusion about tariffs when shipping vehicles across the U.S.-Canada border. Here’s what you need to know:

Shipping a Vehicle from Canada to the USA

No U.S. tariffs on:

  • American, Asian, and German cars in Canada (e.g., Ford, Toyota, Honda, BMW, Mercedes, Hyundai, Kia, Land Rover).

25% U.S. tariff applies to:

  • Vehicles assembled in Canada, such as Dodge and Lexus.
  • You can check your VIN—if it starts with 2 or 3, the vehicle was assembled in Canada or Mexico and may be subject to the tariff.

Shipping a Vehicle from the USA to Canada

No Canadian tariffs on:

  • Automobiles—cars and trucks are excluded from Canada’s counter-tariffs.

25% Canadian tariff applies to:

  • Motorcycles assembled in the USA, such as Harley-Davidson.

Motorcycles NOT impacted by tariffs:

  • Ducati, Kawasaki, Honda, BMW, and other non-U.S. brands.

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