HS Code 8208.40.00
Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances. - For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
Free
About HS Code 8208.40.00
HS code 8208.40.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances. - For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines. It falls under Chapter 82 — Tools, cutlery of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 8208 and subheading 8208.40. 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 8208.40.00 is Free. This means no customs duty is charged regardless of the country of origin, though GST/HST and other applicable taxes still apply. 20 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 20 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 8208.40.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 8208.40.00 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 8208.40.00
What is HS code 8208.40.00?
HS code 8208.40.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances. - For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines". It sits under Chapter 82 (Tools, cutlery) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 8208.40.00?
Imports classified under HS code 8208.40.00 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 8208.40.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 8208.40.00 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 8208.40.00?
Yes. Imports of HS code 8208.40.00 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 8208.40.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 8208.40.00. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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20 applicable trade agreements
| Code | Trade Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| CCoFTA | Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CEPT | Canada-EFTA Preferential Tariff | 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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Related HS Codes
Other codes under chapter 82
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8208.10.00.00 | Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances. - For metal working | Free |
| 8208.20.00.00 | Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances. - For wood working | Free |
| 8208.30.00.00 | Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances. - For kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry | Free |
| 8208.40.00.10 | Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances. - For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines - For mowers for lawns, parks or sports-grounds | Free |
| 8208.40.00.20 | Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances. - For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines - For other agricultural or horticultural type machinery and parts thereof | Free |
| 8208.40.00.90 | Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances. - For agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines - Other | Free |
| 8208.90.00.00 | Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances. - Other | Free |