Flat rolled prod HS 7225.40

Flat rolled prod, al/s, other than stainless, nic, nfw than hr, at least 600 mm wide, not elsewhere specified

50%
US tariff Section 232 metals(on the full value)
2025 exports C$85M
Beyond the US C$5.7M

Where else to sell

1. Sweden 0% Tariff free CETA

Canada already sells Sweden C$5.6M of flat rolled prod ▲100% vs 2024.

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$804M of flat rolled prod a year (2023), 9.5 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. France 0% Tariff free CETA

France imports ~C$470M of flat rolled prod 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

    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.

  2. 2

    Scope a $20k to $100k entry project (trade events, marketing adaptation, buyer identification consultants). The program pays half, up to $50k. Apply at the CanExport portal. The 2026-27 intake closes August 31, 2026 at noon ET. The US-market envelope is already fully allocated; non-US applications remain open.

  3. 3

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Sweden, Germany and France. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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