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title: "Vehicle emissions: Environment and Climate Change Canada · Adhoc"
description: "Environment and Climate Change Canada sets emission standards for vehicles and engines imported into Canada. Which apply depends on the kind of engine."
canonical: "https://www.useadhoc.com/agencies/environment-and-climate-change-canada/vehicle-emissions"
last_updated: 2026-11-11
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# Vehicle emissions vehicles, engines and equipment

Environment and Climate Change Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada sets emission standards for vehicles and engines imported into Canada. Which apply depends on the kind of engine.

## Is your product covered?

Goods in these parts of the tariff: [Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment](https://www.useadhoc.com/hs-codes#section-xvi) · [Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment](https://www.useadhoc.com/hs-codes#section-xvii)

## What it covers

- **On-road vehicles and engines.** Emission standards for cars, trucks, motorcycles and other on-road vehicles, and for their engines.
- **Off-road diesel and large gasoline engines.** Emission standards for diesel engines in off-road machines and stationary equipment, and for large gasoline engines in off-road machines.
- **Small gasoline engines.** Emission standards for small gasoline engines in off-road equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers and generators.
- **Marine engines and recreational vehicles.** Emission standards for gasoline marine engines and vessels, and for off-road recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles.

[Look up an HS code](https://www.useadhoc.com/hs-codes)

## Documents you may need

| Document | When you need it |
| --- | --- |
| Manufacturer Statement | If it applies |
| Importer Statement | If it applies |

## Also check for these goods

| Also check | Who | Where it applies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vehicles | Transport Canada | Some of the same HS codes |
| Consumer products | Health Canada | Some of the same HS codes |
| Electric vehicles from China | Global Affairs Canada | Some of the same HS codes |

Also from Environment and Climate Change Canada: [Hazardous waste](https://www.useadhoc.com/agencies/environment-and-climate-change-canada/hazardous-waste) · [Ozone-depleting substances](https://www.useadhoc.com/agencies/environment-and-climate-change-canada/ozone-depleting-substances) · [Wildlife](https://www.useadhoc.com/agencies/environment-and-climate-change-canada/wildlife)

Adhoc is not affiliated with Environment and Climate Change Canada or CBSA.