Bars & rods, as HS 7228.50
Bars & rods, as, other than stainless, not further worked than cold formed/finished
Where else to sell
Canada already sells China C$358k of bars & rods, as ▲100% vs 2024.
Germany imports ~C$564M of bars & rods, as a year (2023), 49 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.
Mexico imports ~C$153M of bars & rods, as a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.
The steps
- 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
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
Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for China, Germany and Mexico. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).
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