Fruit and spores seeds HS 1209.99
Fruit and spores seeds, for sowing, not elsewhere specified
50%
US tariff US Section 338(2 tariff lines)
2025 exports C$871k
Beyond the US C$406k
Where else to sell
1. Mexico 0% Tariff free CUSMA and CPTPP
Mexico imports ~C$57M of fruit and spores seeds a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.
2. Australia 0% Tariff free CPTPP
Australia imports ~C$40M of fruit and spores seeds a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.
3. China
China imports ~C$43M of fruit and spores seeds a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.
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 Mexico, Australia and China. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).
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