Endless bands HS 7314.12

Endless bands, woven, for machinery of stainless steel

15-25%
US tariff Section 232 metals(on the full value; under 15% metal by weight is exempt)
2025 exports C$1.3M
Beyond the US C$458k ▼49% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Netherlands 0% Tariff free CETA

Netherlands imports ~C$11M of endless bands a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

2. United Arab Emirates 0% Tariff free CEPA

United Arab Emirates imports ~C$9.6M of endless bands a year (2023). In a different region from the markets above.

3. Mexico 0% Tariff free CUSMA and CPTPP

Mexico imports ~C$9.3M of endless bands a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

The steps

  1. 1

    Free help: Trade Commissioner Service desks for Netherlands, United Arab Emirates and Mexico. 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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