Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds HS 6306.12

Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds, of synthetic fibres

50%
US tariff US Section 338
2025 exports C$38M
Beyond the US C$734k ▼39% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$232M of tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds a year (2023), 6.0 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

2. Switzerland 0% Tariff free EFTA

Switzerland imports ~C$152M of tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds a year (2023), 3.9 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Netherlands 0% Tariff free CETA

Netherlands imports ~C$138M of tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds a year (2023), 3.6 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 Germany, Switzerland and Netherlands. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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