HS Code 9831.00.00.00
Non-commercial film, exposed or processed while a resident is abroad, and one set of prints therefrom, and non-commercial video tape recorded while a resident is abroad, imported by the resident solely for personal use and not for any business or occupational purpose and, on the resident's return to Canada, are in the possession of the resident or form part of the baggage of the resident;Commercial Canadian film, exposed abroad by a Canadian resident using Canadian equipment, not developed or processed except to the extent necessary for testing the quality of the exposed film, and commercial Canadian video tape recorded by a Canadian resident using Canadian equipment, except if:(a) with respect to the resident:(i) it is impracticable to employ a resident in exposing the film or recording the video tape and the person employed is either a technical specialist or the employment is of a casual nature; or (ii) the person is required to be employed in order to comply with the law of the country in which the exposing of the film or the recording of the video tape is carried out;(b) with respect to the equipment:(i) it is impracticable to obtain Canadian equipment;(ii) the equipment used is a replacement for Canadian equipment that has become defective during the exposing of the film or the recording of the video tape; or(iii) the equipment used is an aircraft, vessel or a vehicle rented in the country in which the exposing of the film or the recording of the video tape is carried out.
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
Free
About HS Code 9831.00.00.00
HS code 9831.00.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Non-commercial film, exposed or processed while a resident is abroad, and one set of prints therefrom, and non-commercial video tape recorded while a resident is abroad, imported by the resident solely for personal use and not for any business or occupational purpose and, on the resident's return to Canada, are in the possession of the resident or form part of the baggage of the resident;Commercial Canadian film, exposed abroad by a Canadian resident using Canadian equipment, not developed or processed except to the extent necessary for testing the quality of the exposed film, and commercial Canadian video tape recorded by a Canadian resident using Canadian equipment, except if:(a) with respect to the resident:(i) it is impracticable to employ a resident in exposing the film or recording the video tape and the person employed is either a technical specialist or the employment is of a casual nature; or (ii) the person is required to be employed in order to comply with the law of the country in which the exposing of the film or the recording of the video tape is carried out;(b) with respect to the equipment:(i) it is impracticable to obtain Canadian equipment;(ii) the equipment used is a replacement for Canadian equipment that has become defective during the exposing of the film or the recording of the video tape; or(iii) the equipment used is an aircraft, vessel or a vehicle rented in the country in which the exposing of the film or the recording of the video tape is carried out.. It falls under Chapter 98 — Special classification provisions of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 9831 and subheading 9831.00. 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 9831.00.00.00 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 9831.00.00.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 9831.00.00.00 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 9831.00.00.00
What is HS code 9831.00.00.00?
HS code 9831.00.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Non-commercial film, exposed or processed while a resident is abroad, and one set of prints therefrom, and non-commercial video tape recorded while a resident is abroad, imported by the resident solely for personal use and not for any business or occupational purpose and, on the resident's return to Canada, are in the possession of the resident or form part of the baggage of the resident;Commercial Canadian film, exposed abroad by a Canadian resident using Canadian equipment, not developed or processed except to the extent necessary for testing the quality of the exposed film, and commercial Canadian video tape recorded by a Canadian resident using Canadian equipment, except if:(a) with respect to the resident:(i) it is impracticable to employ a resident in exposing the film or recording the video tape and the person employed is either a technical specialist or the employment is of a casual nature; or (ii) the person is required to be employed in order to comply with the law of the country in which the exposing of the film or the recording of the video tape is carried out;(b) with respect to the equipment:(i) it is impracticable to obtain Canadian equipment;(ii) the equipment used is a replacement for Canadian equipment that has become defective during the exposing of the film or the recording of the video tape; or(iii) the equipment used is an aircraft, vessel or a vehicle rented in the country in which the exposing of the film or the recording of the video tape is carried out.". It sits under Chapter 98 (Special classification provisions) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 9831.00.00.00?
Imports classified under HS code 9831.00.00.00 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 9831.00.00.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 9831.00.00.00 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 9831.00.00.00?
Yes. Imports of HS code 9831.00.00.00 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 9831.00.00.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 9831.00.00.00. 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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