Seats, with metal frames HS 9401.71

Seats, with metal frames, upholstered, other than those of No 94.02, not elsewhere specified

50%
US tariff US Section 338
2025 exports C$227M
Beyond the US C$7.8M ▼31% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Spain 0% Tariff free CETA

Canada already sells Spain C$1.8M of seats, with metal frames ▲115% vs 2024.

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$847M of seats, with metal frames a year (2023), 3.7 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Australia 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Australia already buys C$391k ▲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 Spain, Germany and Australia. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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