Plants, parts HS 1211.90
Plants, parts, seeds & fruits, not elsewhere specified, for perfumery/pharm/insect/fung/sim, fr/chd/frz/dr
50%
US tariff US Section 338(4 tariff lines)
2025 exports C$688M
Beyond the US C$678M ▲76% vs 2024
Where else to sell
1. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA
Canada already sells Germany C$317M of plants, parts ▲177% vs 2024. Room to grow: that is 52% of their ~C$606M import market (2023).
2. Japan 0% Tariff free CPTPP
Japan imports ~C$375M of plants, parts a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.
3. Australia 0% Tariff free CPTPP
Australia already buys C$122M ▼18% vs 2024. 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 Germany, Japan and Australia. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).
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