HS Code 9830.00.00.00
The following for use at a meeting or convention by a foreign organization (excluding a Canadian branch of such an organization), that is a corporation with a head office outside of Canada or an association that is not incorporated and no member of that association is a resident of Canada: Banners, flags, papers, shields, stand decorations, backdrops and other decorations;Identification badges;Information bulletins, booklets, programs and memoranda relating to the meeting or convention or to products displayed at the meeting or convention;Lapel buttons, billfolds, keycases, pens, pencils, corsages, T-shirts, scarves, mugs, jewellery, badges and other souvenirs and official paraphernalia;Printing plates, rolls, cylinders, matrices, moulds, exposed positive or negative films and other goods for the production of advertising matter relating to the meeting or convention;Stationery, paper clips, pens, pencils and other office supplies (not including office machines); on condition that:(i) the meeting or convention is not open to the Canadian public at large;(ii) the foreign organization maintains suitable records as required for the administration of this tariff item; and(iii) goods imported for free distribution or sale if not so distributed or sold are exported immediately after the meeting or convention.
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
Free
About HS Code 9830.00.00.00
HS code 9830.00.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering The following for use at a meeting or convention by a foreign organization (excluding a Canadian branch of such an organization), that is a corporation with a head office outside of Canada or an association that is not incorporated and no member of that association is a resident of Canada: Banners, flags, papers, shields, stand decorations, backdrops and other decorations;Identification badges;Information bulletins, booklets, programs and memoranda relating to the meeting or convention or to products displayed at the meeting or convention;Lapel buttons, billfolds, keycases, pens, pencils, corsages, T-shirts, scarves, mugs, jewellery, badges and other souvenirs and official paraphernalia;Printing plates, rolls, cylinders, matrices, moulds, exposed positive or negative films and other goods for the production of advertising matter relating to the meeting or convention;Stationery, paper clips, pens, pencils and other office supplies (not including office machines); on condition that:(i) the meeting or convention is not open to the Canadian public at large;(ii) the foreign organization maintains suitable records as required for the administration of this tariff item; and(iii) goods imported for free distribution or sale if not so distributed or sold are exported immediately after the meeting or convention.. It falls under Chapter 98 — Special classification provisions of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 9830 and subheading 9830.00. 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 9830.00.00.00 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 9830.00.00.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 9830.00.00.00 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 9830.00.00.00
What is HS code 9830.00.00.00?
HS code 9830.00.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "The following for use at a meeting or convention by a foreign organization (excluding a Canadian branch of such an organization), that is a corporation with a head office outside of Canada or an association that is not incorporated and no member of that association is a resident of Canada: Banners, flags, papers, shields, stand decorations, backdrops and other decorations;Identification badges;Information bulletins, booklets, programs and memoranda relating to the meeting or convention or to products displayed at the meeting or convention;Lapel buttons, billfolds, keycases, pens, pencils, corsages, T-shirts, scarves, mugs, jewellery, badges and other souvenirs and official paraphernalia;Printing plates, rolls, cylinders, matrices, moulds, exposed positive or negative films and other goods for the production of advertising matter relating to the meeting or convention;Stationery, paper clips, pens, pencils and other office supplies (not including office machines); on condition that:(i) the meeting or convention is not open to the Canadian public at large;(ii) the foreign organization maintains suitable records as required for the administration of this tariff item; and(iii) goods imported for free distribution or sale if not so distributed or sold are exported immediately after the meeting or convention.". It sits under Chapter 98 (Special classification provisions) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 9830.00.00.00?
Imports classified under HS code 9830.00.00.00 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 9830.00.00.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 9830.00.00.00 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 9830.00.00.00?
Yes. Imports of HS code 9830.00.00.00 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 9830.00.00.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 9830.00.00.00. 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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