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Where can I find a list of Harmonized System (HS) codes and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes?

You can search for a manufacturing industry using HS and NAICS codes on the following websites:

• Trade Data Online;
• the Canadian Company Capabilities database allows users to search by NAICS code by clicking on "Detailed Company Search" feature in the left menu bar;
• Performance Plus;
• Canadian Industry Statistics allows users to browse through the various NAICS descriptors for manufacturing industries; and
• Statistics Canada has information on international trade statistics.

Where can I find information on importing and exporting?

The Trade and Investment section located on this website is a recommended first stop.

You can also check out our Trade Data Online page which will help you find new export markets, determine competition for your products and identify domestic opportunities for import replacement.