Raw silk, not thrown HS 5002.00

Raw silk, not thrown

50%
US tariff US Section 338
2025 exports C$9k
Beyond the US C$9k

Where else to sell

1. India

India imports ~C$219M of raw silk, not thrown a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

2. Romania 0% Tariff free CETA

Romania imports ~C$88M of raw silk, not thrown a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

3. Italy 0% Tariff free CETA

Italy imports ~C$58M of raw silk, not thrown a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

The steps

  1. 1

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for India, Romania and Italy. 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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