Tariff-Free Automation Products in Canada from Electromate

Tariff-Free Automation Products in Canada from Electromate

June 9, 2025

Electromate understands how recent tariff policies have impacted the cost and availability of automation components across North America. That’s why Electromate has made it easier for Canadian manufacturers, OEMs, and system integrators to source tariff-free mechatronic and robotic automation components.

Electromate is a Canadian-owned and operated company with representation and technical support across Canada. Its product portfolio includes a growing list of high-quality, globally respected manufacturers whose products are exempt from tariffs when purchased in Canada.

Why Source Tariff-Free Automation Products in Canada?

Tariffs can significantly increase your project costs, delay timelines, and complicate procurement. By choosing tariff-free products, you benefit from:

>Predictable, stable pricing with no additional tariff fees
>Faster delivery times without customs delays
>Support from a Canadian-owned distributor with national coverage

Product Lines Not Affected by Tariffs

Electromate offers a wide range of tariff-free components and solutions across key automation categories: 

Product LineCategoryCountry of OriginTariff Status
maxonDC/BLDC motors, gearheads, controllers, drive systems        Switzerland✅ Tariff-Free
Posital FrabaRotary Encoders, Inclinometers, and Linear Position SensorsPoland✅ Tariff-Free
Netzer PrecisionAbsolute Position EncodersIsrael✅ Tariff-Free
Universal RobotsCollaborative Robots & AccessoriesDenmark✅ Tariff-Free
RobotiqGrippers, Sensors, and Palletizing SolutionsCanada✅ Tariff-Free
MecademicUltra-Compact Industrial Robotic ArmsCanada✅ Tariff-Free
Dyadic SystemsElectric Linear Actuators & Motion SolutionsJapan✅ Tariff-Free
KappaSenseCapacitive Sensing & Measurement SolutionsIsrael✅ Tariff-Free
JVLIntegrated AC servo motor and integrated stepper motorsDenmark✅ Tariff-Free
RobotunitsConveyors, Linear Motion Units and Safety Fence Systems Germany✅ Tariff-Free
Smartshift RoboticsRobotic Tool Changers and Positioning SystemsNorway✅ Tariff-Free
Weiss RoboticsGripping and Handling TechnologyGermany✅ Tariff-Free
Cambrian Robotics3D Cobot VisionGermany✅ Tariff-Free
And MoreAdditional partners and component optionsVarious✅ Tariff-Free

Electromate has clearly marked all eligible products on their site. You can also browse their full list of tariff-free automation solutions in one place here.

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