Beer HS 2203.00
Beer made from malt
50%
US tariff US Section 338
15-25%
US tariff Section 232 metals(on the full value; under 15% metal by weight is exempt)
2025 exports C$29M
Beyond the US C$0
Where else to sell
1. France 0% Tariff free CETA
France imports ~C$1.7B of beer a year (2023), 58 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.
2. China
China imports ~C$802M of beer a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.
3. Italy 0% Tariff free CETA
Italy imports ~C$1.2B of beer a year (2023), 41 times Canada’s total exports of this product. 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 France, China and Italy. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).
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