Pickling preparations for metal surfaces HS 3810.10

Pickling prep for metal surfaces; soldering, brazing/welding powders & pastes, etc

15-25%
US tariff Section 232 metals(on the full value; under 15% metal by weight is exempt)
2025 exports C$11M
Beyond the US C$2.6M ▲39% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. India

Canada already sells India C$732k of pickling preparations for metal surfaces ▲36% vs 2024.

2. Mexico 0% Tariff free CUSMA and CPTPP

Mexico imports ~C$141M of pickling preparations for metal surfaces a year (2023), 13 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. China

China imports ~C$195M of pickling preparations for metal surfaces a year (2023), 18 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Canada shipped C$479k there in 2025.

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 India, Mexico and China. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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