Vegetable seeds HS 1209.91
Vegetable seeds, not elsewhere specified, for sowing
50%
US tariff US Section 338(2 tariff lines)
2025 exports C$3.5M
Beyond the US C$1.7M ▼94% vs 2024
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
Funding route for food, drink and agri products is AgriMarketing, Market Diversification (AAFC), not CanExport. Check the current intake.
- 2
Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Vietnam, Netherlands and Mexico. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).
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