Date: January 12, 2026
Deadline for Comments: January 23, 2026
The Government of Canada has launched a tariff relief consultation that could eliminate customs duties on certain lithium-ion batteries used in the manufacture of electric bicycles.
The Department of Finance is currently reviewing a request to remove the 7% Most-Favoured Nation (MFN) duty applied to the lithium-ion accumulators classified under Customs Tariff item 8507.60.90. These batteries serve as the primary power source for electric bicycles and are currently dutiable under the Customs Tariff.
According to the consultation notice posted by the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB), the applicant claims that electric accumulators are not available from Canadian production and that removing the duty would improve competitiveness for manufacturers in both domestic and international markets.
Who may be impacted?
This proposed tariff relief may be relevant for:
- Importers of lithium-ion batteries
- Electric bicycle manufacturers and assemblers
- Distributors and retailers sourcing battery components internationally
- Companies involved in e-mobility and electric transportation supply chains
If approved, the measure could reduce landed costs and provide cost-relief for businesses reliant on imported lithium-ion battery components.
Consultation process
Stakeholders who may be affected by this request, or who wish to express support or opposition, are invited to submit written comments to the Department of Finance.
Submissions must be received by January 23, 2026, and should reference: “Section 82: electric accumulators” in the subject line.
Comments can be sent to: [email protected]