HS 9018.50.00
Other ophthalmic instruments and appliances
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
Health Canada · Medical DevicesPermit/licence
Before the first import, the Canadian importer must hold a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL); official processing time 120 days.
- Intended use HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30 + Product category HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14
Medical devices
Class I importers/distributors need an MDEL; Class II–IV devices need an MDL, usually held by the manufacturer. See MDALL.
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Data updated: 2026-10-12
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