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Line 01 · B2B Export to the United States

Quebec Balsam Fir Trees
Premium · Grade No. 1

Abies balsamea certified by APANQ, exported wholesale to importers in the northeastern United States. CUSMA and CFIA documentation included from the first shipment.

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Product Specifications

One quality, one standard: Premium / Grade No. 1. Lys du Nord does not sell any other grades.

Species

Abies balsamea

Balsam fir from Estrie, Quebec. Flat needles, classic boreal scent.

Quality

Premium · Grade No. 1

Rigorous selection according to the APANQ standard. No other grade sold.

Freshness

5+ Weeks

Superior post-cut freshness thanks to geographic proximity to target markets.

Volumes

B2B Only

Volumes intended for distributors and wholesalers. No retail sales.

Documentation Included with Every Shipment

Three verifiable certifications that guarantee quality, phytosanitary compliance, and a tariff advantage for entry into the United States.

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APANQ Certification

The Quebec Christmas Tree Growers Association validates the quality of partner producers and their forestry practices.

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CFIA Certificate

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issues the mandatory phytosanitary certificate for exporting conifers to the United States.

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CUSMA Compliance

Certificate of origin for duty-free entry into the United States from day one, in accordance with the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement.

The Market That Proves Us Right

U.S. demand for natural trees is rising while local production declines. Quebec is positioned to fill the gap.

+20%

U.S. Demand

Increase recorded in August 2024.
Source: CCTGA 2024

−3.33%

U.S. Production

Annual decline between 2017 and 2024.
Source: USDA NASS 2024

71%

Quebec Exports

Quebec’s share of Canadian tree exports.
Source: APANQ 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Lys du Nord exclusively sells Premium / Grade No. 1 quality according to the APANQ standard. This rigorous selection guarantees consistency in the product delivered to every importer.

The Northeast: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey. Geographic proximity to Sherbrooke ensures superior freshness and simplified logistics. Sherbrooke to Boston is about 400 km, or a 4-hour drive.

The Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement allows compliant Canadian goods to enter the United States duty-free. Lys du Nord provides the CUSMA certificate of origin with every shipment, eliminating customs fees from the very first container.

More than five weeks after cutting when the tree is stored according to standard practices. The proximity of Sherbrooke to the northeastern United States reduces transport time and preserves post-cut freshness compared to more distant origins.

No. Lys du Nord is a B2B export integrator. The Christmas tree line is intended for importers, distributors, and wholesalers. For wholesale orders only.

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