Caseinates and other casein derivatives HS 3501.90

Caseinates and other casein derivatives; casein glues

50%
US tariff US Section 338(2 tariff lines)
2025 exports C$608k
Beyond the US C$1k

Where else to sell

1. China

China imports ~C$424M of caseinates and other casein derivatives a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$174M of caseinates and other casein derivatives a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

3. Japan 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Japan imports ~C$196M of caseinates and other casein derivatives a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

The steps

  1. 1

    Check you qualify for CanExport SMEs: incorporated with a CRA number, 3 to 500 staff, $300k to $100M revenue, under $100k of your sales in the target market last year.

  2. 2

    Scope a $20k to $100k entry project (trade events, marketing adaptation, buyer identification consultants). The program pays half, up to $50k. Apply at the CanExport portal. The 2026-27 intake closes August 31, 2026 at noon ET. The US-market envelope is already fully allocated; non-US applications remain open.

  3. 3

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for China, Germany and Japan. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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