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HS Code 9804400000

Goods acquired abroad by a resident or temporary resident of Canada or by a former resident who is returning to Canada to resume residence, for the personal or household use of that person or as souvenirs or gifts, but not bought on commission or as an accommodation for any other person or for sale, and reported by that person at time of return to Canada. - Valued at not more than two hundred dollars and included in the baggage accompanying the person returning from abroad after an absence from Canada of not less than twenty-four hours. For the purpose of this tariff item, goods shall not include alcoholic beverages, cigars, cigarettes, tobacco sticks, manufactured tobacco or vaping products.

MFN Duty Rate

Free

Preferential Rate

CCCT, LDCT, GPT, UST, MXT, CIAT, CT, CRT, IT, NT, SLT, PT, COLT, JT, PAT, HNT, KRT, CEUT, UAT, CPTPT, UKT: Free

Unit of Measure

N/A

Classification Hierarchy

9804 Goods acquired abroad by a resident or temporary resident of Canada or by a former resident who is returning to Canada to resume residence, for the personal or household use of that person or as souvenirs or gifts, but not bought on commission or as an accommodation for any other person or for sale, and reported by that person at time of return to Canada.
9804.40 Goods acquired abroad by a resident or temporary resident of Canada or by a former resident who is returning to Canada to resume residence, for the personal or household use of that person or as souvenirs or gifts, but not bought on commission or as an accommodation for any other person or for sale, and reported by that person at time of return to Canada. - Valued at not more than two hundred dollars and included in the baggage accompanying the person returning from abroad after an absence from Canada of not less than twenty-four hours. For the purpose of this tariff item, goods shall not include alcoholic beverages, cigars, cigarettes, tobacco sticks, manufactured tobacco or vaping products.
9804400000 Goods acquired abroad by a resident or temporary resident of Canada or by a former resident who is returning to Canada to resume residence, for the personal or household use of that person or as souvenirs or gifts, but not bought on commission or as an accommodation for any other person or for sale, and reported by that person at time of return to Canada. - Valued at not more than two hundred dollars and included in the baggage accompanying the person returning from abroad after an absence from Canada of not less than twenty-four hours. For the purpose of this tariff item, goods shall not include alcoholic beverages, cigars, cigarettes, tobacco sticks, manufactured tobacco or vaping products.
Chapter 98 Notes
1. 1. The provisions of this Chapter are not subject to the rule of specificity in General Interpretative Rule 3 (a). Goods which are described in any provision of this Chapter are classifiable in said provision if the conditions and requirements thereof and of any applicable regulations are met.
2. 2. Goods which may be classified under the provisions of Chapter 99, if also eligible for classification under the provisions of Chapter 98, shall be classified in Chapter 98.
3. 3. For each tariff item of this Chapter, the General Tariff rate is the Most-Favoured-Nation Tariff rate.
4. 4. For the purpose of this Chapter, "duties" means duties or taxes levied or imposed on imported goods under Part 2 of this Act, the Excise Act, 2001 (other than section 54), the Excise Tax Act , the Special Import Measures Act or any other Act of Parliament relating to customs.
5. 5. Goods entitled to be classified under heading 98.01, 98.02, 98.03, 98.04 (other than tariff item No. 9804.30.00) or 98.05 shall be relieved from all duties, other than the customs duties imposed under Part 2 of this Act with respect to tariff item No. 9804.30.00, notwithstanding the provisions of this or any other Act of Parliament.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duty rate for HS code 9804400000 in Canada?

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for HS 9804400000 (Goods acquired abroad by a resident or temporary resident of Canada or by a...) is Free. Preferential rates may apply under free trade agreements like CUSMA, CPTPP, or CETA.

How do I classify goods under HS 9804?

Heading 9804 covers "Goods acquired abroad by a resident or temporary resident of Canada or by a former resident who...". Classification follows the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and CBSA chapter/section notes. Use CustomsLogIQ's AI classifier for accurate classification or consult CBSA advance rulings.

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