HS Code 9031.20.00.00
Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. - Test benches
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
Free
About HS Code 9031.20.00.00
HS code 9031.20.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. - Test benches. It falls under Chapter 90 — Optical, photographic instruments of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 9031 and subheading 9031.20. 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 9031.20.00.00 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 9031.20.00.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 9031.20.00.00 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 9031.20.00.00
What is HS code 9031.20.00.00?
HS code 9031.20.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. - Test benches". It sits under Chapter 90 (Optical, photographic instruments) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 9031.20.00.00?
Imports classified under HS code 9031.20.00.00 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 9031.20.00.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 9031.20.00.00 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 9031.20.00.00?
Yes. Imports of HS code 9031.20.00.00 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 9031.20.00.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 9031.20.00.00. 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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Related HS Codes
Other codes under chapter 90
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9031.10.00.00 | Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. - Machines for balancing mechanical parts | Free |
| 9031.41.00.00 | Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. - Other optical instruments and appliances: - For inspecting semiconductor wafers or devices (including integrated circuits) or for inspecting photomasks or reticles used in manufacturing semiconductor devices (including integrated circuits) | Free |
| 9031.49.10.00 | Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. - Other optical instruments and appliances: - Other - Co-ordinate measuring machines | Free |
| 9031.49.90.00 | Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. - Other optical instruments and appliances: - Other - Other | Free |
| 9031.80.00 | Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. - Other instruments, appliances and machines | Free |
| 9031.80.00.10 | Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. - Other instruments, appliances and machines - Gauges, not having an adjustable measuring device | Free |
| 9031.80.00.30 | Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. - Other instruments, appliances and machines - For testing characteristics of internal combustion engines | Free |
| 9031.80.00.90 | Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. - Other instruments, appliances and machines - Other | Free |
| 9031.90.10.00 | Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. - Parts and accessories - Bases and frames for co-ordinate measuring machines | Free |
| 9031.90.90 | Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. - Parts and accessories - Other | Free |
| 9031.90.90.20 | Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. - Parts and accessories - Other - Of test benches | Free |
| 9031.90.90.30 | Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. - Parts and accessories - Other - Of other optical instruments and appliances | Free |
| 9031.90.90.90 | Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter; profile projectors. - Parts and accessories - Other - Other | Free |