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The old 100% tax on Chinese electric cars had about $2 million in net revenue assessed. The new 6.1% duty was forecast to raise over $100 million a year.

Checked 2026-10-20. Each record says what the source can and cannot show.

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Place: Canada
Time covered: Surtax October 2024 to March 2026; forecast from the March 2026 regulation

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Assessed is not the same as cash paid. The new sum is a forecast. Cars need a permit. There is a cap on how many can enter.

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Order Amending the Import Control List (2026-1): SOR/2026-32 ↗

Canada Gazette Part II · 2026-03-11

Where to look: RIAS: about $2 million net revenue from the 100% EV surtax over its life; 6.1% duty on quota EVs expected to raise more than $100 million a year; quota of 49,000 vehicles a year administered by GAC permits

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