T-shirts, singlets and other vests HS 6109.10

T-shirts, singlets and other vests, of cotton, knitted or crocheted

50%
US tariff US Section 338
2025 exports C$50M
Beyond the US C$14M ▲8% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Hong Kong

Canada already sells Hong Kong C$3.8M of t-shirts, singlets and other vests ▲49% vs 2024.

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$4.2B of t-shirts, singlets and other vests a year (2023), 83 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. France 0% Tariff free CETA

France imports ~C$2.5B of t-shirts, singlets and other vests a year (2023), 51 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations 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 Hong Kong, Germany and France. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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