Logs, of coniferous HS 4403.25

Logs, of coniferous, of which smallest cross-sectional dim at least 15cm, not treated, not elsewhere specified

10-50%
US tariff Section 232 lumber and furniture
2025 exports C$399M
Beyond the US C$324M ▼7% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. China

Canada already sells China C$206M of logs, of coniferous ▲4% vs 2024. Room to grow: that is 27% of their ~C$769M import market (2023).

2. Japan 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Japan imports ~C$647M of logs, of coniferous a year (2023). Canada shipped C$97M there in 2025.

3. Austria 0% Tariff free CETA

Austria imports ~C$65M of logs, of coniferous 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 China, Japan and Austria. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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