Freezers, of the chest type HS 8418.30

Freezers, of the chest type, not exceeding 800 litres capacity

15-25%
US tariff Section 232 metals(on the full value; under 15% metal by weight is exempt)
2025 exports C$1.4M
Beyond the US C$549k

Where else to sell

1. United Kingdom 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Canada already sells United Kingdom C$441k of freezers, of the chest type ▲100% vs 2024.

2. Nigeria

Nigeria imports ~C$114M of freezers, of the chest type a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Indonesia 0% Tariff free CEPA

Indonesia imports ~C$85M of freezers, of the chest type 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 United Kingdom, Nigeria and Indonesia. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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