Springs, helical HS 7320.20

Springs, helical, iron or steel

25%
US tariff Section 232 autos and parts(50% announced for Jan 1, 2027)
15-25%
US tariff Section 232 metals(on the full value; under 15% metal by weight is exempt)
US tariff Section 232 medium and heavy duty vehicles
2025 exports C$73M
Beyond the US C$27M ▼10% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Canada already sells Germany C$12M of springs, helical ▲18% vs 2024. Room to grow: that is 2% of their ~C$499M import market (2023).

2. Mexico 0% Tariff free CUSMA and CPTPP

Mexico imports ~C$675M of springs, helical a year (2023), 9.2 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Canada shipped C$2.1M there in 2025.

3. China

China imports ~C$376M of springs, helical 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 Germany, Mexico and China. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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