HS Code 9905.00.00
The following Passover products for use during the Passover holiday and so marked, imported during the period beginning two months before the eve of the first day of that holiday and ending on the last day of the holiday:Cake mix, pancake mix and baked goods;Canned fish and fish products other than pickled herring;Canned fruits and vegetables;Chocolates, candy and gum (excluding fruit jelly candy and jelly rings, chocolate-covered jellies, chocolate-covered marshmallows, and chocolate-covered orange peels);Dried apples;Grapeseed oil;Jam;Jelly powders and puddings;Juices (except apple juice) and juice blends (not containing apple juice);Matzo and matzo products;Margarine of tariff item No. 1517.10.10, not exceeding 50,000 kg each Passover holiday;Olives;Potato chips;Salad dressings and ketchup;Soups (including borsch) and gravies;Tomato ketchup, paste, purée and sauce;Vegetable shortening; andVinegar.Under this Act, the Governor in Council may amend the above list of products.
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
Free
About HS Code 9905.00.00
HS code 9905.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering The following Passover products for use during the Passover holiday and so marked, imported during the period beginning two months before the eve of the first day of that holiday and ending on the last day of the holiday:Cake mix, pancake mix and baked goods;Canned fish and fish products other than pickled herring;Canned fruits and vegetables;Chocolates, candy and gum (excluding fruit jelly candy and jelly rings, chocolate-covered jellies, chocolate-covered marshmallows, and chocolate-covered orange peels);Dried apples;Grapeseed oil;Jam;Jelly powders and puddings;Juices (except apple juice) and juice blends (not containing apple juice);Matzo and matzo products;Margarine of tariff item No. 1517.10.10, not exceeding 50,000 kg each Passover holiday;Olives;Potato chips;Salad dressings and ketchup;Soups (including borsch) and gravies;Tomato ketchup, paste, purée and sauce;Vegetable shortening; andVinegar.Under this Act, the Governor in Council may amend the above list of products.. It falls under Chapter 99 — Special import provisions of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 9905 and subheading 9905.00. 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 9905.00.00 is Free. This means no customs duty is charged regardless of the country of origin, though GST/HST and other applicable taxes still apply. 18 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 18 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 9905.00.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 9905.00.00 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 9905.00.00
What is HS code 9905.00.00?
HS code 9905.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "The following Passover products for use during the Passover holiday and so marked, imported during the period beginning two months before the eve of the first day of that holiday and ending on the last day of the holiday:Cake mix, pancake mix and baked goods;Canned fish and fish products other than pickled herring;Canned fruits and vegetables;Chocolates, candy and gum (excluding fruit jelly candy and jelly rings, chocolate-covered jellies, chocolate-covered marshmallows, and chocolate-covered orange peels);Dried apples;Grapeseed oil;Jam;Jelly powders and puddings;Juices (except apple juice) and juice blends (not containing apple juice);Matzo and matzo products;Margarine of tariff item No. 1517.10.10, not exceeding 50,000 kg each Passover holiday;Olives;Potato chips;Salad dressings and ketchup;Soups (including borsch) and gravies;Tomato ketchup, paste, purée and sauce;Vegetable shortening; andVinegar.Under this Act, the Governor in Council may amend the above list of products.". It sits under Chapter 99 (Special import provisions) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 9905.00.00?
Imports classified under HS code 9905.00.00 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 9905.00.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 9905.00.00 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 9905.00.00?
Yes. Imports of HS code 9905.00.00 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 9905.00.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 9905.00.00. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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18 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 |
| LDCT | Least Developed Country Tariff | Free |
| MT | Mexico Tariff | Free |
| UAT | Ukraine Tariff | Free |
| UST | United States Tariff | Free |
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