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Chapter 13 - Lac, gums, resins

19 tariff codes found in this chapter

HS CodeDescriptionMFN Rate
1301.20.00.00Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams). - Gum ArabicFree
1301.90.00Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams). - OtherFree
1301.90.00.10Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams). - Other - CannabisFree
1301.90.00.90Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams). - Other - OtherFree
1302.11.00.00Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products. - Vegetable saps and extracts: - OpiumFree
1302.12.00.00Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products. - Vegetable saps and extracts: - Of liquoriceFree
1302.13.00.00Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products. - Vegetable saps and extracts: - Of hopsFree
1302.14.00.00Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products. - Vegetable saps and extracts: - Of ephedraFree
1302.19.00Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products. - Vegetable saps and extracts: - OtherFree
1302.19.00.10Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products. - Vegetable saps and extracts: - Other - Of cannabisFree
1302.19.00.90Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products. - Vegetable saps and extracts: - Other - OtherFree
1302.20.00.00Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products. - Pectic substances, pectinates and pectatesFree
1302.31.00.00Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products. - Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products: - Agar-agarFree
1302.32.00Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products. - Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products: - Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seedsFree
1302.32.00.10Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products. - Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products: - Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds - Guar gumFree
1302.32.00.90Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products. - Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products: - Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds - OtherFree
1302.39.00Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products. - Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products: - OtherFree
1302.39.00.10Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products. - Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products: - Other - Carrageenan (Irish moss extract)Free
1302.39.00.90Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products. - Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products: - Other - OtherFree

About HS Chapter 13

Chapter 13 of the Canadian customs tariff covers lac, gums, resins. TariffCalc lists 19 10-digit tariff items in this chapter, with MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 0.0% (average 0.0%).

19 of 19 items (100%) 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 (0.0%)$0
GST 5%$500
Total landed (before freight)$10,500

Simplified illustrative calculation. Provincial taxes (HST/PST/QST) and surtaxes not included.

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Frequently asked questions

What is HS Chapter 13 in the Canadian customs tariff?

Chapter 13 covers lac, gums, resins. It contains 19 10-digit tariff items in the TariffCalc database, with MFN duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 0.0%.

What is the typical duty rate for Chapter 13 imports?

The average MFN rate across Chapter 13 is 0.0%. The majority of items (100%) 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 (0.0%), duties would be approximately $0, plus 5% GST ($500), for a total of $10,500 before freight. Use the TariffCalc calculator for a precise calculation by tariff item, country of origin, and province.

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