Feathers used for stuffing & down HS 0505.10

Feathers used for stuffing & down, cleaned/disinfected/treated for preservation

50%
US tariff US Section 338
2025 exports C$8.3M
Beyond the US C$7.4M ▲109% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Japan 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Canada already sells Japan C$4.8M of feathers used for stuffing & down ▲100% vs 2024. Room to grow: that is 3% of their ~C$148M import market (2023).

2. Vietnam 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Vietnam imports ~C$287M of feathers used for stuffing & down a year (2023), 35 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$126M of feathers used for stuffing & down a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

The steps

  1. 1

    Funding route for food, drink and agri products is AgriMarketing, Market Diversification (AAFC), not CanExport. Check the current intake.

  2. 2

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Japan, Vietnam and Germany. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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