Organic surface-active agents HS 3402.49

Organic surface-active agents, not elsewhere specified, whether or not put up for retail sale

Where else to sell

1. Japan 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Canada already sells Japan C$713k of organic surface-active agents ▲100% vs 2024.

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$85M of organic surface-active agents a year (2023), 14 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Congo

Congo imports ~C$59M of organic surface-active agents a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

The steps

1. 1

   Check you qualify for CanExport SMEs: incorporated with a CRA number, 3 to 500 staff, $300k to $100M revenue, under $100k of your sales in the target market last year.

2. 2

   Scope a $20k to $100k entry project (trade events, marketing adaptation, buyer identification consultants). The program pays half, up to $50k. Apply at the CanExport portal. The 2026-27 intake closes August 31, 2026 at noon ET. The US-market envelope is already fully allocated; non-US applications remain open.

3. 3

   Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Japan, Germany and Congo. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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