RVDA of Canada Announces Major Advocacy Win as Government Removes Surtax on U.S. – Imported Motorhomes
Richmond, BC. – July 7, 2025 – The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada is proud to announce 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, 2025 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 has 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.”
The association 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.
About RVDA of Canada
A national, volunteer federation of provincial and regional RVDA associations and their members, the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada is a professional trade association that works on behalf of all retail businesses involved in the recreation vehicle industry. Advocacy, professional development and industry initiatives are developed by members, for members and delivered on their behalf by the RVDA. For more information, visit www.rvda.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube @rvdaofcanada.
For more information, please contact:
Eleonore Hamm,
RVDA of Canada,
604-718-6325
info@rvda.ca
