HS Code 9996.00.00
Woven fabrics, unbleached or bleached, solely of single cotton yarns, measuring 151 decitex or more but not exceeding 300 decitex, having a sum of yarns per 10 cm in the warp and the weft of 790 or more, with an air permeability not exceeding 5.0 cm³/cm²-s-1 as determined by CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 36-M89, for use in the manufacture of shells for featherbeds and pillows filled solely with one of the following:(a) "commercial landfowl feather" or "commercial waterfowl feather", or any combination of the two, as defined in the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations;(b) 85% or more by weight of "commercial waterfowl feather" mixed solely with "commercial down", as defined in the Regulations;(c) 85% or more by weight of "commercial landfowl feather" mixed solely with "commercial down", as defined in the Regulations; (d) 85% of more by weight of a combination of "commercial waterfowl feather" and "commercial landfowl feather" mixed solely with "commercial down", as defined in the Regulations; or(e) synthetic staple fibres of Chapter 55.Shells, made of fabrics of Chapter 52, 54, 55, 58 or 60, for use in the manufacture of featherbeds and pillows filled solely as described above.
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
Free
About HS Code 9996.00.00
HS code 9996.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Woven fabrics, unbleached or bleached, solely of single cotton yarns, measuring 151 decitex or more but not exceeding 300 decitex, having a sum of yarns per 10 cm in the warp and the weft of 790 or more, with an air permeability not exceeding 5.0 cm³/cm²-s-1 as determined by CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 36-M89, for use in the manufacture of shells for featherbeds and pillows filled solely with one of the following:(a) "commercial landfowl feather" or "commercial waterfowl feather", or any combination of the two, as defined in the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations;(b) 85% or more by weight of "commercial waterfowl feather" mixed solely with "commercial down", as defined in the Regulations;(c) 85% or more by weight of "commercial landfowl feather" mixed solely with "commercial down", as defined in the Regulations; (d) 85% of more by weight of a combination of "commercial waterfowl feather" and "commercial landfowl feather" mixed solely with "commercial down", as defined in the Regulations; or(e) synthetic staple fibres of Chapter 55.Shells, made of fabrics of Chapter 52, 54, 55, 58 or 60, for use in the manufacture of featherbeds and pillows filled solely as described above.. It falls under Chapter 99 — Special import provisions of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 9996 and subheading 9996.00. 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 9996.00.00 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: Least Developed Country Tariff, United States Tariff, Mexico Tariff, Canada-Israel Agreement Tariff, Chile Tariff).
Key trade agreement eligibility: CUSMA (USA, Mexico) duty-free · CETA (EU) duty-free · CPTPP (Asia-Pacific) duty-free.
Example Calculation for 9996.00.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 9996.00.00 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 9996.00.00
What is HS code 9996.00.00?
HS code 9996.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Woven fabrics, unbleached or bleached, solely of single cotton yarns, measuring 151 decitex or more but not exceeding 300 decitex, having a sum of yarns per 10 cm in the warp and the weft of 790 or more, with an air permeability not exceeding 5.0 cm³/cm²-s-1 as determined by CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 36-M89, for use in the manufacture of shells for featherbeds and pillows filled solely with one of the following:(a) "commercial landfowl feather" or "commercial waterfowl feather", or any combination of the two, as defined in the Textile Labelling and Advertising Regulations;(b) 85% or more by weight of "commercial waterfowl feather" mixed solely with "commercial down", as defined in the Regulations;(c) 85% or more by weight of "commercial landfowl feather" mixed solely with "commercial down", as defined in the Regulations; (d) 85% of more by weight of a combination of "commercial waterfowl feather" and "commercial landfowl feather" mixed solely with "commercial down", as defined in the Regulations; or(e) synthetic staple fibres of Chapter 55.Shells, made of fabrics of Chapter 52, 54, 55, 58 or 60, for use in the manufacture of featherbeds and pillows filled solely as described above.". It sits under Chapter 99 (Special import provisions) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 9996.00.00?
Imports classified under HS code 9996.00.00 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 9996.00.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 9996.00.00 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 9996.00.00?
Yes. Imports of HS code 9996.00.00 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 9996.00.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 9996.00.00. 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 |
| 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 |
| CPTPP | Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership | Free |
| CRT | Costa Rica 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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