Chapter 10 - Cereals
56 tariff codes found in this chapter
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1001.11.10.00 | Wheat and meslin. - Durum wheat: - Seed - Within access commitment | $1.90/tonne |
| 1001.11.20.00 | Wheat and meslin. - Durum wheat: - Seed - Over access commitment | 49% |
| 1001.19.10.00 | Wheat and meslin. - Durum wheat: - Other - Within access commitment | Free |
| 1001.19.20.00 | Wheat and meslin. - Durum wheat: - Other - Over access commitment | 49% |
| 1001.91.10.00 | Wheat and meslin. - Other: - Seed - Within access commitment | $1.90/tonne |
| 1001.91.20.00 | Wheat and meslin. - Other: - Seed - Over access commitment | 76.5% |
| 1001.99.10.00 | Wheat and meslin. - Other: - Other - Within access commitment | Free |
| 1001.99.20.00 | Wheat and meslin. - Other: - Other - Over access commitment | 76.5% |
| 1002.10.00.00 | Rye. - Seed | Free |
| 1002.90.00.00 | Rye. - Other | Free |
| 1003.10.11.00 | Barley. - Seed - For malting purposes: - Within access commitment | Free |
| 1003.10.12.00 | Barley. - Seed - For malting purposes: - Over access commitment | 94.5% |
| 1003.10.91.00 | Barley. - Seed - Other: - Within access commitment | $0.99/tonne |
| 1003.10.92.00 | Barley. - Seed - Other: - Over access commitment | 21% |
| 1003.90.11.00 | Barley. - Other - For malting purposes: - Within access commitment | Free |
| 1003.90.12.00 | Barley. - Other - For malting purposes: - Over access commitment | 94.5% |
| 1003.90.91.00 | Barley. - Other - Other: - Within access commitment | Free |
| 1003.90.92.00 | Barley. - Other - Other: - Over access commitment | 21% |
| 1004.10.00.00 | Oats. - Seed | Free |
| 1004.90.00.00 | Oats. - Other | Free |
| 1005.10.00 | Maize (corn). - Seed | Free |
| 1005.10.00.10 | Maize (corn). - Seed - Yellow dent corn (Zea mays var. indentata) | Free |
| 1005.10.00.90 | Maize (corn). - Seed - Other | Free |
| 1005.90.00 | Maize (corn). - Other | Free |
| 1005.90.00.11 | Maize (corn). - Other - Yellow dent corn (Zea mays var. indentata): - U.S. No. 1 | Free |
| 1005.90.00.12 | Maize (corn). - Other - Yellow dent corn (Zea mays var. indentata): - U.S. No. 2 | Free |
| 1005.90.00.13 | Maize (corn). - Other - Yellow dent corn (Zea mays var. indentata): - U.S. No. 3 | Free |
| 1005.90.00.19 | Maize (corn). - Other - Yellow dent corn (Zea mays var. indentata): - Other | Free |
| 1005.90.00.91 | Maize (corn). - Other - Other: - Popping corn | Free |
| 1005.90.00.99 | Maize (corn). - Other - Other: - Other | Free |
| 1006.10.00.00 | Rice. - Rice in the husk (paddy or rough) | Free |
| 1006.20.00 | Rice. - Husked (brown) rice | Free |
| 1006.20.00.10 | Rice. - Husked (brown) rice - Long grain | Free |
| 1006.20.00.20 | Rice. - Husked (brown) rice - Medium grain | Free |
| 1006.20.00.30 | Rice. - Husked (brown) rice - Short grain | Free |
| 1006.20.00.40 | Rice. - Husked (brown) rice - Mixtures of any of the above | Free |
| 1006.30.00 | Rice. - Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed | Free |
| 1006.30.00.11 | Rice. - Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed - Parboiled: - Long grain | Free |
| 1006.30.00.19 | Rice. - Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed - Parboiled: - Other, including mixtures | Free |
| 1006.30.00.91 | Rice. - Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed - Other: - Long grain | Free |
| 1006.30.00.92 | Rice. - Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed - Other: - Medium grain | Free |
| 1006.30.00.93 | Rice. - Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed - Other: - Short grain | Free |
| 1006.30.00.94 | Rice. - Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed - Other: - Mixtures of any of the above | Free |
| 1006.40.00.00 | Rice. - Broken rice | Free |
| 1007.10.00.00 | Grain sorghum. - Seed | Free |
| 1007.90.00.00 | Grain sorghum. - Other | Free |
| 1008.10.00.00 | Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals. - Buckwheat | Free |
| 1008.21.00.00 | Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals. - Millet: - Seed | Free |
| 1008.29.00.00 | Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals. - Millet: - Other | Free |
| 1008.30.00.00 | Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals. - Canary seeds | Free |
| 1008.40.00.00 | Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals. - Fonio (Digitaria spp.) | Free |
| 1008.50.00.00 | Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals. - Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) | Free |
| 1008.60.00.00 | Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals. - Triticale | Free |
| 1008.90.00 | Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals. - Other cereals | Free |
| 1008.90.00.10 | Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals. - Other cereals - Wild rice | Free |
| 1008.90.00.90 | Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals. - Other cereals - Other | Free |
About HS Chapter 10
Chapter 10 of the Canadian customs tariff covers cereals. TariffCalc lists 56 10-digit tariff items in this chapter, with MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 94.5% (average 8.7%).
45 of 56 items (80%) are duty-free under MFN. Importers from countries with Canadian free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP, CCFTA, CKFTA, and others) can often import at 0% when rules of origin are met.
Example calculation
| Value for duty (CAD) | $10,000 |
| MFN duty (8.7%) | $869 |
| GST 5% | $543 |
| Total landed (before freight) | $11,412 |
Simplified illustrative calculation. Provincial taxes (HST/PST/QST) and surtaxes not included.
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What is HS Chapter 10 in the Canadian customs tariff?▾
Chapter 10 covers cereals. It contains 56 10-digit tariff items in the TariffCalc database, with MFN duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 94.5%.
What is the typical duty rate for Chapter 10 imports?▾
The average MFN rate across Chapter 10 is 8.7%. The majority of items (80%) are duty-free (0%) under MFN. Free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP) may reduce the rate to 0% for qualifying goods.
Do free trade agreements apply?▾
Yes. Most items in this chapter qualify for preferential rates under CUSMA (US, Mexico), CETA (EU, UK), CPTPP (Japan, Vietnam, etc.), and other Canadian FTAs. See each tariff item’s detail page for the full rate-by-agreement breakdown.
How do I calculate import duties?▾
For a CAD $10,000 shipment in this chapter at the average MFN rate (8.7%), duties would be approximately $869, plus 5% GST ($543), for a total of $11,412 before freight. Use the TariffCalc calculator for a precise calculation by tariff item, country of origin, and province.
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