The latest tariff policy of Canada (as of December 2025) is as follows. Here is the detailed tax rate breakdown and key explanations for the product categories of jingding Energy Storage:
Core product tax classification (by product type)
Portable energy storage systems (P300/P300Plus, B600, B1200)
Product attributes: Belong to "lithium-ion battery energy storage equipment", the corresponding HS codes are mostly 850760 (lithium-ion batteries) or 903289 (other energy storage equipment) (subject to the final classification by the Canadian customs).
Current tax rates:
Basic Most Favored Nation (MFN) rate: 5%–6.1% (the regular MFN tax rate for Canadian energy storage battery products for China, applicable when there are no special exemptions).
Additional surcharge: Not yet in effect.
Canada conducted a public consultation on the imposition of additional taxes on "batteries and components" in September 2024, but as of December 2025, there is no official implementation document; the 100% additional tax only applies to "Chinese electric vehicles", and the 25% additional tax applies to "steel and aluminum products", neither of which includes the main body of the energy storage system.
Anti-dumping / countervailing duty: No general applicable tax rate (currently only for Chinese photovoltaic components, not covering energy storage equipment).
Balcony / household energy storage systems (M2400, H5000/H10000/H15000)
Product attributes: Belong to "large energy storage devices (including batteries and inverters)", the HS codes may be classified as 850164 (energy storage systems with inverters) or 850760 (core lithium-ion batteries) (need to split components for confirmation, or classified as "complete system").
Current tax rates:
Basic MFN rate: 5%–6.1% (the same as portable energy storage systems, as the core components are lithium-ion batteries, the tax rate follows the battery products).
Additional surcharge: Same as above "portable energy storage systems", not yet in effect.
Special note: If the system includes "photovoltaic inverters", the HS code of the inverter (such as 903289) needs to be separately confirmed, and the MFN rate of the main components (batteries) may be 0%–5%, but the overall system tax rate is usually classified as "main components (batteries)".
Solar panels (YHCB-100-4F, YHFB200-T4F-C, S/400, S/540)
Product attributes: Belong to "photovoltaic battery components", corresponding HS code 854140 (solar panels).
Current tax rates:
Basic MFN rate: 0% (Canada applies a 0% MFN tax rate to global photovoltaic components, and Chinese products also enjoy this benefit).
Additional surcharge: None (Canada does not impose additional taxes on Chinese photovoltaic components, only some categories have anti-dumping risk, specific inquiries are required).
Anti-dumping / countervailing duty: Be vigilant of specific model risks (Canada once initiated anti-dumping investigations on some Chinese photovoltaic products, some models may be subject to anti-dumping duty, it is recommended to check if the specific product is included in the tax list before customs clearance).
Key influencing factors and compliance suggestions
The core variable of tax rate differences
HS code accuracy: The above tax rates are based on "conventional classification", and the actual determination should be based on the final HS code assigned by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for the product (for example: "enclosed energy storage system" and "bare battery" are classified differently, and the tax rate may differ by 1%–2%). Policy dynamic risk: Canada may still implement the additional tax policy for "batteries and components", and continuous monitoring of announcements from the Finance Canada or CBSA is necessary (it is recommended to check monthly to avoid cost increases due to policy sudden changes).
Possibility of exemption application: If your Canadian customers purchase products as "production inputs" (such as for assembling other equipment) and cannot obtain substitutes in Canada or third countries, they can apply for exemption from the additional tax in accordance with the "Tariff Exemption Procedure" issued by Canada in October 2024 (if the additional tax takes effect in the future), but currently, as the additional tax has not been implemented, there is no need to apply.
Customs clearance and cost control suggestions
Confirm HS code in advance: Entrust a local Canadian customs broker to pre-classify the HS code based on the product's "battery capacity, whether it has an inverter, and purpose" and other information to avoid re-taxation or fines due to incorrect classification.
Track policy updates: Subscribe to the "International Trade Policy Notice" of the Finance Canada , and focus on the progress of the additional tax for "Chinese batteries and energy storage products".
Evaluate third-country transit: If the additional tax takes effect in the future, consider using "Mexico, the United States" and other countries that have free trade agreements with Canada for transit (it is necessary to meet the origin rules, such as conducting certain processing in the transit country), to apply the lower free trade tax rate (such as 0% under the North American Free Trade Agreement).
Summary
Currently, your energy storage products (portable power stations, home energy storage systems, solar panels, etc.) are exported to Canada, with the core tax rate being 5%–6.1% (base MFN tax rate), without additional additional tax; only attention to the precise classification of HS code and future policy dynamics is necessary. If you need a more accurate tax rate, it is recommended to provide the "specification parameters (such as battery capacity, whether it has an inverter)" of the specific product, and further check the HS code corresponding tax rate table of the Canadian customs.
