Copper wire (over 6mm) HS 7408.11

Wire of refined copper of which the max cross sectional dimension exceeds 6mm

50%
US tariff Section 232 metals(on the full value)
2025 exports C$1.6B
Beyond the US C$102M ▲778% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. France 0% Tariff free CETA

Canada already sells France C$64M of copper wire (over 6mm) ▲100% vs 2024.

2. Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia imports ~C$2.0B of copper wire (over 6mm) a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Honduras 0% Tariff free FTA

Honduras already buys C$24M ▲100% vs 2024. 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 France, Saudi Arabia and Honduras. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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