Luminaires & ltng fittings HS 9405.42

Luminaires & ltng fittings, electric, other than photovoltaic, dsnd for use solely with LED lt source

50%
US tariff US Section 338(2 tariff lines)
2025 exports C$281M
Beyond the US C$56M ▲114% vs 2024

Where else to sell

1. Morocco

Canada already sells Morocco C$17M of luminaires & ltng fittings ▲100% vs 2024.

2. Germany 0% Tariff free CETA

Germany imports ~C$1.2B of luminaires & ltng fittings a year (2023), 4.4 times Canada’s total exports of this product. Not among Canada’s top destinations in 2025.

3. Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia already buys C$7.9M ▲106% vs 2024. In a different region from the markets above.

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 Morocco, Germany and Saudi Arabia. Request "qualified contacts" (curated buyer and distributor lists).

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