Americas · country guide
Trade with Canada.
Canada is a major exporter of energy, metals, lumber, wheat, canola and pulses, and a large importer of vehicles, machinery and consumer goods. Most of its trade is with the United States.
- Vancouver · Prince Rupert · Montreal · Halifax
- 4 relevant categories
- 4 relevant products
Market overview
Key industries
- Energy
- Mining and metals
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Automotive
Import opportunities
- Vehicles and parts
- Machinery
- Electronics
- Steel products
- Consumer goods
Export opportunities
- Crude oil
- Aluminium and metals
- Wheat and canola
- Pulses and chickpeas
- Lumber
Trade requirements
The main rules to check when trading with Canada. This is orientation, not legal or customs advice.
- Business number
- Importers need a business number with an import account.
- CUSMA
- Origin rules under the US–Mexico–Canada agreement can remove duty on qualifying goods.
- Food and plants
- Food, plant and animal products follow the food inspection agency’s import requirements.
Logistics considerations
West-coast ports serve Asian trade; Montreal and Halifax serve Europe.
Rail moves containers and grain long distances inland.
Winter conditions affect some routes.
Relevant TP4 categories for Canada
Relevant products
Milling Wheat
Wheat for flour milling, specified by protein, moisture and test weight.
HS 1001
Chickpeas
Kabuli and desi chickpeas for distribution, canning and processing.
HS 0713
Aluminium Ingots
Primary aluminium ingots for remelting, casting and extrusion.
HS 7601
Hydraulic Excavators
Crawler and wheeled excavators, new or used, for construction and mining.
HS 8429
Information current as of October 2026. Regulations, duties and documentation requirements change. Confirm with the relevant authority, your customs broker or forwarder before shipment. TP4 does not claim offices or operations in Canada.
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