Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds, of synthetic fibres HS 6306.12

Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds, of synthetic fibres

50%
US tariff US Section 338
2025 exports C$38M
Beyond the US C$734k ▼39% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$232M of tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds, of synthetic fibres a year (2023), 6.0 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

2. Switzerland 0% Tariff free EFTA

Switzerland imports ~C$152M of tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds, of synthetic fibres a year (2023), 3.9 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Netherlands 0% Tariff free CETA

Netherlands imports ~C$138M of tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds, of synthetic fibres a year (2023), 3.6 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 Germany, Switzerland and Netherlands. 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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