Bars & rods, as, other than stainless, not further worked than (7228.40) HS 7228.40

Bars & rods, as, other than stainless, not further worked than forged

50%
US tariff Section 232 metals(on the full value)
2025 exports C$5.7M
Beyond the US C$1.5M ▲82% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Brazil

Canada already sells Brazil C$1.3M of bars & rods, as, other than stainless, not further worked than (7228.40) ▲100% vs 2024.

2. Italy 0% Tariff free CETA

Italy imports ~C$219M of bars & rods, as, other than stainless, not further worked than (7228.40) a year (2023), 38 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Türkiye

Türkiye imports ~C$183M of bars & rods, as, other than stainless, not further worked than (7228.40) a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

The steps

  1. 1

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Brazil, Italy and Türkiye. 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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