Chapter 45 - Cork and articles of cork
7 tariff codes found in this chapter
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4501.10.00.00 | Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork. - Natural cork, raw or simply prepared | Free |
| 4501.90.00.00 | Natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork. - Other | Free |
| 4502.00.00.00 | Natural cork, debacked or roughly squared, or in rectangular (including square) blocks, plates, sheets or strip, (including sharp-edged blanks for corks or stoppers). | Free |
| 4503.10.00.00 | Articles of natural cork. - Corks and stoppers | Free |
| 4503.90.00.00 | Articles of natural cork. - Other | Free |
| 4504.10.00.00 | Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork. - Blocks, plates, sheets and strip; tiles of any shape; solid cylinders, including discs | Free |
| 4504.90.00.00 | Agglomerated cork (with or without a binding substance) and articles of agglomerated cork. - Other | Free |
About HS Chapter 45
Chapter 45 of the Canadian customs tariff covers cork and articles of cork. TariffCalc lists 7 10-digit tariff items in this chapter, with MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 0.0% (average 0.0%).
7 of 7 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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What is HS Chapter 45 in the Canadian customs tariff?▾
Chapter 45 covers cork and articles of cork. It contains 7 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 45 imports?▾
The average MFN rate across Chapter 45 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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