How Canadian tariff classification works
Canada shares the first six digits of the international Harmonized System, then adds national tariff and statistical digits. A product name is only a starting point: material, construction, function, power source, capacity and intended use can move the product into a different provision.
- 1Confirm the international six-digit product heading.
- 2Follow the Canadian tariff branches and legal descriptions.
- 3Check the MFN rate, country of origin and any preferential program.
- 4Use a CBSA ruling when the classification is high-risk or disputed.
Common Canadian tariff starting points
ProductLikely Canadian codeMFN rate
Smartphone8517.13.00.00Free
Vacuum bottle9617.00.00.007.5%
Lithium-ion power bank8507.60.90.007%
Cotton T-shirt6109.10.0018%
LED light bulb8539.52.00Varies by provision
MFN is not always the final duty
The displayed MFN rate is a useful baseline, not a complete landed-cost calculation. Canada can apply preferential tariff treatment based on origin and agreement eligibility, as well as quotas, trade remedies, excise taxes and other import requirements.
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