The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada announced a landmark victory for the Canadian RV industry. The Government of Canada has officially granted a remission of surtaxes on motorhomes imported from the United States, as outlined in the United States Surtax Order (Motor Vehicles 2025). The full text of the Remission Order will be published in the July 16 edition of Part 11 of the Canada Gazette.
This crucial decision eliminates the 25% surtax that was applicable to a wide range of new and used motorhomes, providing immediate and significant financial relief to dealers and helping to stabilize inventory costs for consumers. The move is a direct result of sustained and collaborative advocacy efforts led by the RVDA of Canada and Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association, which have worked tirelessly to highlight the detrimental impact of these surtaxes on the highly integrated North American RV market.
“This is a monumental achievement for our members and the entire Canadian RV industry,” said Eleonore Hamm, president of the RVDA of Canada. “We are thrilled that the government has recognized the unique nature of the RV market and the undue burden these surtaxes placed on our dealerships and consumers. This remission is a testament to the power of a unified voice and the importance of persistent advocacy. It allows our members to operate on a level playing field and ensures that Canadian families can continue to affordably enjoy the RV lifestyle.”
RVDA of Canada is now focused on ensuring its members have the necessary information to benefit from this remission. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has designated a specific special authorization code (25-0466N) for dealers to use on customs declarations to claim relief from the surtax at the time of import. Procedures are also in place for dealers to apply for refunds on surtaxes already paid on qualifying inventory.
This victory marks another significant milestone in the ongoing efforts of the RVDA of Canada to foster a prosperous and stable business environment for the recreation vehicle industry in Canada.
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association also issued the following statement:
We are pleased to take this opportunity to share important and extremely positive news for our industry.
After sustained advocacy efforts by the RVDA of Canada, Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association , and key stakeholders, we have received confirmation that Finance Canada has officially approved our request to remove the retaliatory surtaxes on imported new and used motorhomes effective June 26.
READ: Finance Canada’s Announcement
The Canadian RV industry had been consistent in our messaging. While Canada is home to a number of respected manufacturers who build Class B and C motorhomes, the vast majority of motorhomes — particularly larger Class A units — sold in the Canadian market are produced in the United States. As such, Canadian dealers had limited ability to source alternative inventory domestically.
On behalf of the Canadian RV industry, we extend our sincere thanks to Finance Canada for recognizing the urgency and economic risk this surtax presented to Canadian RV retailers.
Their responsiveness in approving this exemption helps ensure continued access to motorhomes for Canadian consumers and maintains vital trade relationships with our U.S. partners.
CRVA highly commends the RVDA of Canada for their leadership in advancing this issue on behalf of all stakeholders.
How To Apply for Tariff Relief
Finance Canada has issued special authorization codes to be used by dealers and importers to claim remission of surtaxes at the time of import or through post-import adjustments if duties were already paid.
For motorhomes, please ensure you enter the appropriate special authorization code (e.g., 25-0466N for motor vehicles under Schedule 5) in the Special Authority OIC field on the Commercial Accounting Declaration (CAD).
You can review the full application procedures and codes in the guidance document here: Custom Broker Information on how to apply for remission
If surtax was already paid on eligible units, refunds may be requested via the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) correction or adjustment processes.
Our Ongoing Advocacy
However, our work does not stop here.
We will continue our advocacy efforts with the U.S. Administration to eliminate the tariffs on motorhomes manufactured in Canada and exported into the United States.
These tariffs continue to create unnecessary barriers for Canadian manufacturers and hinder balanced trade in the North American RV market.
We are proud to have stood together as an industry to achieve this positive outcome, and we remain committed to protecting and growing the RV sector on both sides of the border.
If you have any questions about your eligibility or the remission process, please contact remissions-remises@fin.gc.ca.
Warm regards,
Shane Devenish
President, Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association
