Ambergris, castoreum HS 0510.00
Ambergris, castoreum, civet, musk;cantha;bile;glands & anml prod for prep pharm prod
50%
US tariff US Section 338
2025 exports C$4.5M
Beyond the US C$2.4M ▲46% vs 2024
Where else to sell
1. New Zealand 0% Tariff free CPTPP
Canada already sells New Zealand C$1.4M of ambergris, castoreum ▲141% vs 2024.
2. Hong Kong
Hong Kong imports ~C$324M of ambergris, castoreum a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.
3. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA
Germany imports ~C$64M of ambergris, castoreum a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.
The steps
- 1
Funding route for food, drink and agri products is AgriMarketing, Market Diversification (AAFC), not CanExport. Check the current intake.
- 2
Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for New Zealand, Hong Kong and Germany. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).
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