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CETA Duty Savings 2026: Import from EU to Canada at 0% (98% of Goods)

By TariffCalc Editorial Team

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union eliminates tariffs on 98% of traded goods. If you import from the EU, CETA can dramatically reduce your landed costs.

What CETA Covers

CETA eliminates or reduces duties on goods originating from EU member states. This includes the 27 EU countries plus provisions for goods from the UK under a separate agreement (CUKTCA).

Key Sectors That Benefit

  • Machinery & equipment (Chapters 84-85): Most items are duty-free under CETA
  • Automotive parts (Chapter 87): Significant reductions from MFN rates
  • Chemicals & pharmaceuticals (Chapters 28-30): Duty-free access
  • Food & beverages (Chapters 1-24): Many items duty-free, some with tariff rate quotas (TRQs)
  • Textiles & apparel (Chapters 61-63): Reduced rates with strict rules of origin

Rules of Origin Requirements

To claim CETA preferential rates, goods must meet origin criteria:

  1. Product-specific rules: Each HS code has its own rule (tariff shift, regional value content, or process rule)
  2. Proof of origin: An origin declaration on the commercial invoice (for shipments under EUR 6,000) or a REX-registered exporter statement
  3. Direct transport: Goods must be shipped directly from the EU to Canada (transit through third countries is allowed if goods remain under customs control)

How to Calculate CETA Savings with TariffCalc

  1. Enter your HS code in the calculator
  2. Select the EU country of origin (France, Germany, Italy, etc.)
  3. TariffCalc automatically shows the CETA preferential rate alongside the MFN rate
  4. See the exact dollar savings on your shipment

Also consider the CPTPP for imports from Asia-Pacific countries, or CUSMA for North American trade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries are covered by CETA?▼

CETA covers all 27 EU member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.

How much can I save using CETA instead of MFN rates?▼

CETA eliminates tariffs on 98% of traded goods between Canada and the EU. Savings vary by product — machinery and chemicals often go from 3-8% MFN duty to 0%, while some food and textile items see significant reductions.

Does CETA apply to goods from the UK?▼

No. Since Brexit, the UK is no longer covered by CETA. Canada and the UK have a separate agreement called CUKTCA (Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement) that provides similar preferential rates.

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