HS Code 0709.60.10.00
Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta - Imported during such period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, not exceeding 12 weeks in any 12 month period ending 31st March
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
3.75¢/kg but not less than 8.5%
About HS Code 0709.60.10.00
HS code 0709.60.10.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta - Imported during such period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, not exceeding 12 weeks in any 12 month period ending 31st March. It falls under Chapter 07 — Edible vegetables of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 0709 and subheading 0709.60. 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 0709.60.10.00 is 3.75¢/kg but not less than 8.5%. This rate applies to imports from most WTO member countries. Lower preferential rates may be available depending on the country of origin and the trade agreement used. 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, United States Tariff, Mexico Tariff, Canada-Israel Agreement Tariff).
Key trade agreement eligibility: CUSMA (USA, Mexico) duty-free · CETA (EU) duty-free · CPTPP (Asia-Pacific) duty-free.
Example Calculation for 0709.60.10.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 0709.60.10.00 into Canada (without a preferential trade agreement), here is the approximate cost breakdown:
| Value for Duty (VFD) | $10,000 |
| MFN Duty (3.75¢/kg but not less than 8.5%) | $375 |
| GST (5%) | $519 |
| Total Landed Cost (approx.) | $10,894 |
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 0709.60.10.00
What is HS code 0709.60.10.00?
HS code 0709.60.10.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta - Imported during such period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, not exceeding 12 weeks in any 12 month period ending 31st March". It sits under Chapter 07 (Edible vegetables) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 0709.60.10.00?
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for HS code 0709.60.10.00 is 3.75¢/kg but not less than 8.5%. This rate applies to imports from WTO member countries without a preferential trade agreement with Canada. Lower preferential rates may apply under agreements such as CUSMA, CETA, or CPTPP.
Can I import 0709.60.10.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 0709.60.10.00 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 0709.60.10.00?
Yes. Imports of HS code 0709.60.10.00 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 0709.60.10.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 0709.60.10.00. 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 |
| 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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Other codes under chapter 07
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0709.20.10.00 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Asparagus - For processing | Free |
| 0709.20.91.00 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Asparagus - Other: - Imported during such period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, not exceeding 8 weeks in any 12 month period ending 31st March | 10.31¢/kg but not less than 12.5% |
| 0709.20.99 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Asparagus - Other: - Other | Free |
| 0709.20.99.10 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Asparagus - Other: - Other - Certified organic | Free |
| 0709.20.99.20 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Asparagus - Other: - Other - Not certified organic | Free |
| 0709.30.00 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Aubergines (egg-plants) | Free |
| 0709.30.00.10 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Aubergines (egg-plants) - Certified organic | Free |
| 0709.30.00.20 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Aubergines (egg-plants) - Not certified organic | Free |
| 0709.40.11.00 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Celery other than celeriac - Imported during such period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, not exceeding 18 weeks in any 12 month period ending 31st March: - In packages of a weight not exceeding 2.27 kg each | 3.75¢/kg but not less than 12.5% plus 4% |
| 0709.40.12.00 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Celery other than celeriac - Imported during such period specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, not exceeding 18 weeks in any 12 month period ending 31st March: - In bulk or in packages of a weight exceeding 2.27 kg each | 3.75¢/kg but not less than 12.5% |
| 0709.40.90 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Celery other than celeriac - Other | Free |
| 0709.40.90.10 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Celery other than celeriac - Other - Certified organic | Free |
| 0709.40.90.20 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Celery other than celeriac - Other - Not certified organic | Free |
| 0709.51.10.00 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Mushrooms and truffles: - Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus - For processing | Free |
| 0709.51.90.00 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Mushrooms and truffles: - Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus - Other | 8.43¢/kg but not less than 8.5% |
| 0709.52.10.00 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Mushrooms and truffles: - Mushrooms of the genus Boletus - For processing | Free |
| 0709.52.90.00 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Mushrooms and truffles: - Mushrooms of the genus Boletus - Other | 8.43¢/kg but not less than 8.5% |
| 0709.53.10.00 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Mushrooms and truffles: - Mushrooms of the genus Cantharellus - For processing | Free |
| 0709.53.90.00 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Mushrooms and truffles: - Mushrooms of the genus Cantharellus - Other | 8.43¢/kg but not less than 8.5% |
| 0709.54.10.00 | Other vegetables, fresh or chilled. - Mushrooms and truffles: - Shiitake (Lentinus edodes) - For processing | Free |