HS 1209.99.10

Tree seed, other than nut trees of Chapter 8

Tree seed, other than nut trees of Chapter 8; Seeds, in bulk or in packages of a weight exceeding 500 g each; Fruit and spores

HS 1209.99.10 (Tree seed, other than nut trees of Chapter 8) imported from China into Canada carries a total duty of 0%, so it enters duty-free. Import requires Canadian Food Inspection Agency · All Programs. Rates are from the CBSA Customs Tariff (2026, edition 2) and agency requirements from CBSA Single Window data, updated 2026-10-12.

Total duty from China

0%

  • MFN 0%
  • GST 5% (recoverable)

Example: value CAD 10,000 → duty $0 → GST 5% $500 (recoverable) → total $10,500

Compliance checks

Permits and OGD requirements

Canadian Food Inspection Agency · All ProgramsConditional

If AIRS requires an import permit for the product, before export, the Canadian importer applies for the permit; the exporter prepares the export certificate; official processing time 10 business days for a simple permit.

Statistical breakdownUse these to check classification
  • .10Tree seeds, for sowing, other than nut trees of Chapter 8
  • .21Tobacco seeds, for sowing, nes, in bulk or in packs > 500 g
  • .22Melon seeds, for sowing, in bulk or in packages exceeding 500 g
  • .29Seeds, nes, in bulk or in packages > 500 g, and fruits and spores, for sowing

CBSA 10-digit statistical lines, descriptions from CIMD (2023)

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Data updated: 2026-10-12

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