HS Code 8512.30.90.00
Electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 85.39), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles. - Sound signalling equipment - Other
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
6.5%
About HS Code 8512.30.90.00
HS code 8512.30.90.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 85.39), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles. - Sound signalling equipment - Other. It falls under Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 8512 and subheading 8512.30. 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 8512.30.90.00 is 6.5%. 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. 21 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 20 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 8512.30.90.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 8512.30.90.00 into Canada (without a preferential trade agreement), here is the approximate cost breakdown:
| Value for Duty (VFD) | $10,000 |
| MFN Duty (6.5%) | $650 |
| GST (5%) | $533 |
| Total Landed Cost (approx.) | $11,183 |
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 8512.30.90.00
What is HS code 8512.30.90.00?
HS code 8512.30.90.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 85.39), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles. - Sound signalling equipment - Other". It sits under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 8512.30.90.00?
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for HS code 8512.30.90.00 is 6.5%. 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 8512.30.90.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 8512.30.90.00 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 8512.30.90.00?
Yes. Imports of HS code 8512.30.90.00 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 8512.30.90.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 8512.30.90.00. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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21 applicable trade agreements
| Code | Trade Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.5% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8512.10.00.00 | Electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 85.39), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles. - Lighting or visual signalling equipment of a kind used on bicycles | 5.5% |
| 8512.20.00 | Electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 85.39), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles. - Other lighting or visual signalling equipment | Free |
| 8512.20.00.10 | Electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 85.39), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles. - Other lighting or visual signalling equipment - Lighting equipment, including interior lights | Free |
| 8512.20.00.20 | Electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 85.39), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles. - Other lighting or visual signalling equipment - Visual signalling equipment, including braking lights and turning signal lights | Free |
| 8512.30.10.00 | Electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 85.39), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles. - Sound signalling equipment - Bells or buzzers for use in the repair of logging trucks, or in the manufacture of such parts;For use in the manufacture of detectors for propane or other toxic fumes | Free |
| 8512.40.00.00 | Electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 85.39), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles. - Windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters | 6% |
| 8512.90.00 | Electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 85.39), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles. - Parts | Free |
| 8512.90.00.10 | Electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 85.39), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles. - Parts - Of lighting equipment | Free |
| 8512.90.00.20 | Electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 85.39), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles. - Parts - Of signalling equipment | Free |
| 8512.90.00.90 | Electrical lighting or signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading 85.39), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles. - Parts - Other | Free |