Live plants HS 0602.90

Plants, live, including their roots, not elsewhere specified, and mushroom spawn

50%
US tariff US Section 338(2 tariff lines)
2025 exports C$625M
Beyond the US C$185k

Where else to sell

1. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$1.8B of live plants a year (2023), 2.9 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

2. France 0% Tariff free CETA

France imports ~C$1.5B of live plants a year (2023), 2.4 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. United Kingdom 0% Tariff free CPTPP

United Kingdom imports ~C$1.1B of live plants a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

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 Germany, France and United Kingdom. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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