Sections, L HS 7216.21

Sections, L, iron or non-alloy steel, nfw than hot rolled, drawn or extruded, of a height under 80mm

50%
US tariff Section 232 metals(on the full value)
2025 exports C$12M
Beyond the US C$27k ▼96% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Malaysia 0% Tariff free CPTPP

Malaysia imports ~C$73M of sections, L a year (2023), 6.3 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

2. Mexico 0% Tariff free CUSMA and CPTPP

Mexico imports ~C$63M of sections, L a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

3. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$63M of sections, L a year (2023), 5.5 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 Malaysia, Mexico and Germany. 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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