HS Code 9018.31.00.00
Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like: - Syringes, with or without needles
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
Free
About HS Code 9018.31.00.00
HS code 9018.31.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like: - Syringes, with or without needles. It falls under Chapter 90 — Optical, photographic instruments of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 9018 and subheading 9018.31. 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 9018.31.00.00 is Free. This means no customs duty is charged regardless of the country of origin, though GST/HST and other applicable taxes still apply. 21 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 21 offer duty-free access (for example: Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff, Least Developed Country Tariff, General Preferential Tariff, United States Tariff, Mexico Tariff).
Key trade agreement eligibility: CUSMA (USA, Mexico) duty-free · CETA (EU) duty-free · CPTPP (Asia-Pacific) duty-free.
Example Calculation for 9018.31.00.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 9018.31.00.00 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 9018.31.00.00
What is HS code 9018.31.00.00?
HS code 9018.31.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like: - Syringes, with or without needles". It sits under Chapter 90 (Optical, photographic instruments) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 9018.31.00.00?
Imports classified under HS code 9018.31.00.00 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 9018.31.00.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 9018.31.00.00 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 9018.31.00.00?
Yes. Imports of HS code 9018.31.00.00 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 9018.31.00.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 9018.31.00.00. 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9018.11.10.00 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters): - Electro-cardiographs - Electro-cardiographs | Free |
| 9018.11.91.00 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters): - Electro-cardiographs - Parts and accessories: - Printed circuit assemblies | Free |
| 9018.11.99.00 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters): - Electro-cardiographs - Parts and accessories: - Other | Free |
| 9018.12.00.00 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters): - Ultrasonic scanning apparatus | Free |
| 9018.13.00.00 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters): - Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus | Free |
| 9018.14.00.00 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters): - Scintigraphic apparatus | Free |
| 9018.19.10 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters): - Other - Patient monitoring systems | Free |
| 9018.19.10.10 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters): - Other - Patient monitoring systems - Complete patient monitoring systems, incorporating component modules for monitoring such functions as temperature, blood pressure and pulse | Free |
| 9018.19.10.90 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters): - Other - Patient monitoring systems - Other | Free |
| 9018.19.90 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters): - Other - Other | Free |
| 9018.19.90.10 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters): - Other - Other - Apparatus for functional exploratory examination; parts and accessories thereof | Free |
| 9018.19.90.90 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters): - Other - Other - Other | Free |
| 9018.20.00.00 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Ultra-violet or infra-red ray apparatus | Free |
| 9018.32.00.00 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like: - Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures | Free |
| 9018.39.00 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like: - Other | Free |
| 9018.39.00.10 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like: - Other - Bougies, catheters, drains and sondes, parts and accessories thereof | Free |
| 9018.39.00.90 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like: - Other - Other | Free |
| 9018.41.00.00 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Other instruments and appliances, used in dental sciences: - Dental drill engines, whether or not combined on a single base with other dental equipment | Free |
| 9018.49.00.00 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Other instruments and appliances, used in dental sciences: - Other | Free |
| 9018.50.00.00 | Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. - Other ophthalmic instruments and appliances | Free |