Softwood veneer HS 4408.10

Sheets for ven/pw/sim lam & o wood, coniferous, sawn lengthwise/sliced/peeled, thickup to 6mm

50%
US tariff US Section 338
2025 exports C$281M
Beyond the US C$3.1M ▲29% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Japan 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Canada already sells Japan C$1.3M of softwood veneer ▲135% vs 2024.

2. France 0% Tariff free CETA

France imports ~C$28M of softwood veneer a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. China

China imports ~C$56M of softwood veneer a year (2023). Canada shipped C$546k there 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 Japan, France and China. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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