Sports & outdoor gear HS 9506.99

Articles & equipment for sports & outdoor games, not elsewhere specified, & swimming & paddling pools

50%
US tariff US Section 338(3 tariff lines)
15-25%
US tariff Section 232 metals(on the full value; under 15% metal by weight is exempt)
2025 exports C$312M
Beyond the US C$25M ▼15% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Japan 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Canada already sells Japan C$2.2M of sports & outdoor gear ▲76% vs 2024.

2. Netherlands 0% Tariff free CETA

Netherlands imports ~C$329M of sports & outdoor gear a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$528M of sports & outdoor gear a year (2023). Canada shipped C$1.9M there in 2025.

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 Japan, Netherlands and Germany. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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