SPF lumber HS 4407.13

Lumber, of spruce, pine & fir (S-P-F), sawn/chip lengthwise/sliced/peeled, thick over 6 mm

Where else to sell

1. Japan 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Canada already sells Japan C$294M of SPF lumber ▼2% vs 2024. Room to grow: that is 104% of their ~C$284M import market (2023).

2. Netherlands 0% Tariff free CETA

Netherlands imports ~C$219M of SPF lumber a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. China

China imports ~C$143M of SPF lumber a year (2023). Canada shipped C$114M there in 2025.

The steps

1. 1

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

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Scope a $20k to $100k entry project (trade events, marketing adaptation, buyer identification consultants); the program pays half, up to $50k. The 2026-27 intake closed August 31, 2026, and Global Affairs Canada posts future intake dates on the program page.

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