Diamonds, non-industrial HS 7102.39

Diamonds, non-industrial, sorted, worked, not mounted or set diamonds, not elsewhere specified

50%
US tariff US Section 338
2025 exports C$95M
Beyond the US C$34M ▼3% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Mexico 0% Tariff free CUSMA and CPTPP

Canada already sells Mexico C$14M of diamonds, non-industrial ▼19% vs 2024.

2. Hong Kong

Hong Kong imports ~C$20B of diamonds, non-industrial a year (2023), 213 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Canada shipped C$5.9M there in 2025.

3. United Arab Emirates 0% Tariff free CEPA

United Arab Emirates imports ~C$13B of diamonds, non-industrial 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 Mexico, Hong Kong and United Arab Emirates. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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