HS Code 1209.22.00.10
Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds - Red
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
Free
About HS Code 1209.22.00.10
HS code 1209.22.00.10 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds - Red. It falls under Chapter 12 — Oil seeds, oleaginous fruits of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 1209 and subheading 1209.22. This code is used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to determine customs duties, taxes, and regulatory compliance when you import into Canada.
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for 1209.22.00.10 is Free. This means no customs duty is charged regardless of the country of origin, though GST/HST and other applicable taxes still apply. 19 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 19 offer duty-free access (for example: Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff, Least Developed Country Tariff, General Preferential Tariff, United States Tariff, Mexico Tariff).
Key trade agreement eligibility: CUSMA (USA, Mexico) duty-free · CETA (EU) duty-free · CPTPP (Asia-Pacific) duty-free.
Example Calculation for 1209.22.00.10
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 1209.22.00.10 into Canada (without a preferential trade agreement), here is the approximate cost breakdown:
| Value for Duty (VFD) | $10,000 |
| MFN Duty (Free) | $0 |
| GST (5%) | $500 |
| Total Landed Cost (approx.) | $10,500 |
Illustrative example. Does not include surtaxes, SIMA, excise duties, freight, provincial HST/PST, or trade-agreement exemptions. Use our calculator for an exact figure.
Frequently Asked Questions about HS Code 1209.22.00.10
What is HS code 1209.22.00.10?
HS code 1209.22.00.10 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds - Red". It sits under Chapter 12 (Oil seeds, oleaginous fruits) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 1209.22.00.10?
Imports classified under HS code 1209.22.00.10 are duty-free at the MFN (Most Favoured Nation) rate. You still pay GST/HST and other applicable taxes. Use our calculator to see the full landed cost.
Can I import 1209.22.00.10 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 1209.22.00.10 is duty-free under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) when the goods originate in the US or Mexico and you provide a valid certification of origin. GST/HST still applies on import.
Does CETA apply to HS code 1209.22.00.10?
Yes. Imports of HS code 1209.22.00.10 from the European Union enter Canada duty-free under the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with a valid origin declaration from the EU exporter.
What surtaxes or SIMA duties apply to HS code 1209.22.00.10?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 1209.22.00.10. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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19 applicable trade agreements
| Code | Trade Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| CCoFTA | Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CETA | Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement | Free |
| CHFTA | Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CIAT | Canada-Israel Agreement Tariff | Free |
| CJFTA | Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CKFTA | Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPaFTA | Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CPFTA | Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CUKTCA | Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement | Free |
| CT | Chile Tariff | Free |
| CCCT | Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff | Free |
| CPTPP | Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership | Free |
| CRT | Costa Rica Tariff | Free |
| GPT | General Preferential Tariff | Free |
| IT | Iceland Tariff | Free |
| LDCT | Least Developed Country Tariff | Free |
| MT | Mexico Tariff | Free |
| UAT | Ukraine Tariff | Free |
| UST | United States Tariff | Free |
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Other codes under chapter 12
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1209.10.00.00 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Beet seed: - Sugar beet seeds | Free |
| 1209.21.00.00 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds | Free |
| 1209.22.00 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds | Free |
| 1209.22.00.20 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds - Sweet | Free |
| 1209.22.00.30 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds - White | Free |
| 1209.22.00.90 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds - Other | Free |
| 1209.23.00 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Fescue seeds | Free |
| 1209.23.00.10 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Fescue seeds - Creeping red | Free |
| 1209.23.00.40 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Fescue seeds - Tall | Free |
| 1209.23.00.90 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Fescue seeds - Other | Free |
| 1209.24.00 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Kentucky blue grass (Poa pratensis L.) seeds | Free |
| 1209.24.00.10 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Kentucky blue grass (Poa pratensis L.) seeds - Certified | Free |
| 1209.24.00.90 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Kentucky blue grass (Poa pratensis L.) seeds - Other | Free |
| 1209.25.00 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Rye grass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds | Free |
| 1209.25.00.10 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Rye grass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds - Annual | Free |
| 1209.25.00.20 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Rye grass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds - Perennial | Free |
| 1209.29.00.00 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of forage plants: - Other | Free |
| 1209.30.10.00 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of herbaceous plants cultivated principally for their flowers - In packages of a weight of less than 25 g each | 5.5% |
| 1209.30.20.00 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Seeds of herbaceous plants cultivated principally for their flowers - In bulk or in packages of a weight of 25 g each or more | Free |
| 1209.91.10 | Seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing. - Other: - Vegetable seeds - In bulk or in packages of a weight exceeding 500 g each;In packages of a weight of 25 g each or more but not exceeding 500 g each when valued at $5.50 or more per 500 g | Free |