Metal cutting shears and similar tools HS 8203.30

Metal cutting shears and similar tools, of base metal

Where else to sell

1. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$19M of metal cutting shears and similar tools a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

2. France 0% Tariff free CETA

France imports ~C$14M of metal cutting shears and similar tools a year (2023). Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. United Kingdom 0% Tariff free CPTPP

United Kingdom imports ~C$11M of metal cutting shears and similar tools a year (2023). 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 Germany, France and United Kingdom. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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