Cotton, not carded or combed HS 5201.00

Cotton, not carded or combed

50%
US tariff US Section 338(2 tariff lines)
2025 exports C$7k
Beyond the US C$3k

Where else to sell

1. China

China imports ~C$5.8B of cotton, not carded or combed a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

2. Türkiye

Türkiye imports ~C$2.3B of cotton, not carded or combed a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

3. Vietnam 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Vietnam imports ~C$3.6B of cotton, not carded or combed a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

The steps

  1. 1

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for China, Türkiye and Vietnam. 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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