HS Code 8483.40.00.21
Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Gears and gearing, other than toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters - Gear boxes and other speed changers: - Fixed ratio speed changers, each ratio of which is selected by manual manipulation
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
Free
About HS Code 8483.40.00.21
HS code 8483.40.00.21 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Gears and gearing, other than toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters - Gear boxes and other speed changers: - Fixed ratio speed changers, each ratio of which is selected by manual manipulation. It falls under Chapter 84 — Machinery, mechanical appliances of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 8483 and subheading 8483.40. 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 8483.40.00.21 is Free. This means no customs duty is charged regardless of the country of origin, though GST/HST and other applicable taxes still apply. 22 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 22 offer duty-free access (for example: Australia Tariff, New Zealand Tariff, Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff, Least Developed Country Tariff, General Preferential Tariff).
Key trade agreement eligibility: CUSMA (USA, Mexico) duty-free · CETA (EU) duty-free · CPTPP (Asia-Pacific) duty-free.
Example Calculation for 8483.40.00.21
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 8483.40.00.21 into Canada (without a preferential trade agreement), here is the approximate cost breakdown:
| Value for Duty (VFD) | $10,000 |
| MFN Duty (Free) | $0 |
| GST (5%) | $500 |
| Total Landed Cost (approx.) | $10,500 |
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 8483.40.00.21
What is HS code 8483.40.00.21?
HS code 8483.40.00.21 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Gears and gearing, other than toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters - Gear boxes and other speed changers: - Fixed ratio speed changers, each ratio of which is selected by manual manipulation". It sits under Chapter 84 (Machinery, mechanical appliances) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 8483.40.00.21?
Imports classified under HS code 8483.40.00.21 are duty-free at the MFN (Most Favoured Nation) rate. You still pay GST/HST and other applicable taxes. Use our calculator to see the full landed cost.
Can I import 8483.40.00.21 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 8483.40.00.21 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 8483.40.00.21?
Yes. Imports of HS code 8483.40.00.21 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 8483.40.00.21?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 8483.40.00.21. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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22 applicable trade agreements
| Code | Trade Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| AUT | Australia Tariff | Free |
| CCoFTA | Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement | Free |
| CEPT | Canada-EFTA Preferential Tariff | 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 |
| GPT | General Preferential Tariff | Free |
| IT | Iceland Tariff | Free |
| LDCT | Least Developed Country Tariff | Free |
| MT | Mexico Tariff | Free |
| NZT | New Zealand Tariff | Free |
| UAT | Ukraine Tariff | Free |
| UST | United States Tariff | Free |
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| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8483.10.00 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks | Free |
| 8483.10.00.11 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks - Transmission shafts, excluding cam shafts and main shafts or driving shafts, for use with the tractors of heading 87.01 powered by an internal combustion engine, excluding road tractors for semi-trailers and log skidders: - Crank-shafts | Free |
| 8483.10.00.19 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks - Transmission shafts, excluding cam shafts and main shafts or driving shafts, for use with the tractors of heading 87.01 powered by an internal combustion engine, excluding road tractors for semi-trailers and log skidders: - Other | Free |
| 8483.10.00.91 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks - Other: - Cam shafts and crank shafts, designed for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines or rotary engines of vehicles of Chapter 87 | Free |
| 8483.10.00.93 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks - Other: - Other, for vehicles of Chapter 87 | Free |
| 8483.10.00.98 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks - Other: - Other cam shafts and crank shafts | Free |
| 8483.10.00.99 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks - Other: - Other | Free |
| 8483.20.00 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Bearing housings, incorporating ball or roller bearings | Free |
| 8483.20.00.10 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Bearing housings, incorporating ball or roller bearings - Incorporating ball bearings | Free |
| 8483.20.00.20 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Bearing housings, incorporating ball or roller bearings - Incorporating roller bearings | Free |
| 8483.30.00 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings; plain shaft bearings | Free |
| 8483.30.00.12 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings; plain shaft bearings - Bearing housings: - Ball or roller bearing type | Free |
| 8483.30.00.19 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings; plain shaft bearings - Bearing housings: - Other | Free |
| 8483.30.00.22 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings; plain shaft bearings - Plain shaft bearing: - Spherical without housing | Free |
| 8483.30.00.24 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings; plain shaft bearings - Plain shaft bearing: - Motor vehicle crankshaft without housing | Free |
| 8483.30.00.28 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings; plain shaft bearings - Plain shaft bearing: - Other, with housing | Free |
| 8483.30.00.29 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings; plain shaft bearings - Plain shaft bearing: - Other | Free |
| 8483.40.00 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Gears and gearing, other than toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters | Free |
| 8483.40.00.10 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Gears and gearing, other than toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters - For use in the manufacture of machinery or equipment; Gear boxes for high pressure cleaning applications or for fine grinding mills; Gears and reducers, for paper towel manufacturing lines; Gears for cigar, cigarette or tobacco packaging machines; Gears for marine transmissions; To be employed in the production of metallurgical coke, iron and steel; Variable speed drives, to be employed in the brewing industry | Free |
| 8483.40.00.22 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters; flywheels and pulleys, including pulley blocks; clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints). - Gears and gearing, other than toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters - Gear boxes and other speed changers: - Multiple and variable ratio speed changers, each ratio of which is selected by manual manipulation | Free |