Fuel wood, of non-coniferous HS 4401.12

Fuel wood, of non-coniferous, in logs/billets/twigs/faggots/similar forms

50%
US tariff US Section 338
2025 exports C$2.5M
Beyond the US C$56k

Where else to sell

1. United Kingdom 0% Tariff free CPTPP

United Kingdom imports ~C$136M of fuel wood, of non-coniferous a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

2. South Africa

South Africa imports ~C$55M of fuel wood, of non-coniferous a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

3. Italy 0% Tariff free CETA

Italy imports ~C$104M of fuel wood, of non-coniferous 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 United Kingdom, South Africa and Italy. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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