Ambergris, castoreum HS 0510.00

Ambergris, castoreum, civet, musk;cantha;bile;glands & anml prod for prep pharm prod

Where else to sell

1. New Zealand 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Canada already sells New Zealand C$1.4M of ambergris, castoreum ▲141% vs 2024.

2. Hong Kong

Hong Kong imports ~C$324M of ambergris, castoreum a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$64M of ambergris, castoreum 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 for SMEs (AAFC), not CanExport. AAFC pays up to 70% of eligible costs; the intake opened February 13, 2026 and stays open to September 30, 2030, or until the $75M is committed.

2. 2

   Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for New Zealand, Hong Kong and Germany. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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