Vegetable seeds HS 1209.91

Vegetable seeds, not elsewhere specified, for sowing

Where else to sell

1. Vietnam 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Canada already sells Vietnam C$438k of vegetable seeds ▲100% vs 2024.

2. Netherlands 0% Tariff free CETA

Netherlands imports ~C$705M of vegetable seeds a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Mexico 0% Tariff free CUSMA and CPTPP

Mexico imports ~C$667M of vegetable seeds 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 Vietnam, Netherlands and Mexico. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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