The Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada stated Tuesday that it has been closely monitoring the latest changes to Canada’s tariff measures, particularly the new retaliatory tariffs announced to take effect Sept. 8.
Given the potential impact on the RV industry, the association proactively reached out to the Department of Finance Canada to seek clear confirmation regarding the treatment of U.S. origin motorhomes covered by the existing Schedule 5 remission provisions.
The Department of Finance has confirmed that there will be no changes to the tariff or remission treatment of U.S. motorhomes on Sept. 8, RVDA of Canada said.
Specifically, Department of Finance Canada has confirmed that:
- The existing motor vehicle surtaxes remain unchanged and in force.
- The existing, indefinite remission under Schedule 5 remains in effect.
- The Schedule 5 remission continues to apply to both new and used motorhomes covered by the applicable 10 digit HS codes.
- The Sept. 8 retaliatory tariff measures will not create any additional tariff liability for these motorhomes or alter their current remission treatment.
This confirmation is consistent with previous guidance the RVDA of Canada has received from Finance Canada, which confirmed that the motorhome HS codes included in Schedule 5 are eligible for surtax relief on an indefinite basis.
The RVDA of Canada said it will continue to monitor developments closely and keep members informed of any changes that may affect the Canadian RV industry.
“We would also like to acknowledge and thank officials at the Department of Finance for their continued responsiveness and assistance throughout these ongoing tariff developments. Their clarification has been extremely helpful in allowing us to provide members with accurate information and greater certainty in an evolving trade environment,” the association said.
For now, dealers can be assured that the Sept. 8 changes do not alter the existing tariff or remission treatment for U.S. imported motorhomes covered by Schedule 5.
Technical Guide For Your Customs Broker
Ensure your customs broker has the following information on file for all current and future imports. This remission applies to both new and used motorhomes under these specific tariff classifications:
- 23.00.10 (Motorhomes)
- 24.00.21 (New Gas Motorhomes)
- 24.00.22 (Used Gas Motorhomes)
- 33.00.21 (New Diesel Motorhomes)
- 33.00.22 (Used Diesel Motorhomes)
How To Claim Relief From the Surtax
- For New Imports (At Time of Entry):
To obtain immediate relief, the following code must be entered in the “Special Authority OIC” field on the Commercial Accounting Declaration (CAD):
- Special Authorization Code: 25-0466N
- For Past Imports (Refunds & Adjustments):
If you have inadvertently paid surtax on qualifying motorhomes since June 26, 2025, you are entitled to a refund:
- Corrections (before payment due date): You may submit a correction via the Canadian Customs Reporting System (CCRS) or EDI/API using the special authorization code 25-0466N and reason code R5-00-COT.
- Adjustments (after payment has been made): Use reason code R2-74-1-GR-53.
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RVDA of Canada strongly recommended conducting a brief audit of your recent importations with your broker to ensure that no eligible relief has been missed. For a deeper dive into the technical requirements, review the CBSA’s Memorandum D17-1-10.
RVDA of Canada said it will continue to advocate for a fair and prosperous business environment, helping ensure the road ahead remains clear for our industry.
If you have any questions or would like to raise an advocacy priority, reach out to the association’s team.
