Woven fabrics, cont at least 85% wt of polyester staple fibres HS 5512.19

Woven fabrics, cont at least 85% wt of polyester staple fibres, other than unbleached/bleached

50%
US tariff US Section 338
2025 exports C$12M
Beyond the US C$474k ▼24% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Vietnam 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Vietnam imports ~C$555M of woven fabrics, cont at least 85% wt of polyester staple fibres a year (2023), 47 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

2. Morocco

Morocco imports ~C$225M of woven fabrics, cont at least 85% wt of polyester staple fibres a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

3. Egypt

Egypt imports ~C$164M of woven fabrics, cont at least 85% wt of polyester staple fibres a year (2023), 14 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

The steps

  1. 1

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Vietnam, Morocco and Egypt. 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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