HS Code 0705.19.12.00
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled. - Lettuce: - Other - Imported during such period, which may be divided into two separate periods, specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, not exceeding a total of 16 weeks in any 12 month period ending 31st March: - In bulk or in packages of a weight exceeding 2.27 kg each
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
2.35¢/kg but not less than 12.5%
About HS Code 0705.19.12.00
HS code 0705.19.12.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled. - Lettuce: - Other - Imported during such period, which may be divided into two separate periods, specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, not exceeding a total of 16 weeks in any 12 month period ending 31st March: - In bulk or in packages of a weight exceeding 2.27 kg each. It falls under Chapter 07 — Edible vegetables of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 0705 and subheading 0705.19. 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 0705.19.12.00 is 2.35¢/kg but not less than 12.5%. 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. 19 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 18 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 0705.19.12.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 0705.19.12.00 into Canada (without a preferential trade agreement), here is the approximate cost breakdown:
| Value for Duty (VFD) | $10,000 |
| MFN Duty (2.35¢/kg but not less than 12.5%) | $235 |
| GST (5%) | $512 |
| Total Landed Cost (approx.) | $10,747 |
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 0705.19.12.00
What is HS code 0705.19.12.00?
HS code 0705.19.12.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled. - Lettuce: - Other - Imported during such period, which may be divided into two separate periods, specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, not exceeding a total of 16 weeks in any 12 month period ending 31st March: - In bulk or in packages of a weight exceeding 2.27 kg each". It sits under Chapter 07 (Edible vegetables) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 0705.19.12.00?
The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for HS code 0705.19.12.00 is 2.35¢/kg but not less than 12.5%. 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 0705.19.12.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 0705.19.12.00 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 0705.19.12.00?
Yes. Imports of HS code 0705.19.12.00 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 0705.19.12.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 0705.19.12.00. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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19 applicable trade agreements
| Code | Trade Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| CCoFTA | Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement | 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 | 10% |
| IT | Iceland Tariff | Free |
| LDCT | Least Developed Country Tariff | Free |
| MT | Mexico Tariff | Free |
| UAT | Ukraine Tariff | Free |
| UST | United States Tariff | Free |
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| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0705.11.11.00 | Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled. - Lettuce: - Cabbage lettuce (head lettuce) - Imported during such period, which may be divided into two separate periods, specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, not exceeding a total of 16 weeks in any 12 month period ending 31st March: - In packages of a weight not exceeding 2.27 kg each | 2.35¢/kg but not less than 12.5% plus 4% |
| 0705.11.12.00 | Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled. - Lettuce: - Cabbage lettuce (head lettuce) - Imported during such period, which may be divided into two separate periods, specified by order of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness or the President of the Canada Border Services Agency, not exceeding a total of 16 weeks in any 12 month period ending 31st March: - In bulk or in packages of a weight exceeding 2.27 kg each | 2.35¢/kg but not less than 12.5% |
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| 0705.11.90.20 | Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled. - Lettuce: - Cabbage lettuce (head lettuce) - Other - Certified organic | Free |
| 0705.11.90.30 | Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled. - Lettuce: - Cabbage lettuce (head lettuce) - Other - Not certified organic | Free |
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| 0705.19.90 | Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled. - Lettuce: - Other - Other | Free |
| 0705.19.90.10 | Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled. - Lettuce: - Other - Other - Greenhouse | Free |
| 0705.19.90.21 | Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled. - Lettuce: - Other - Other - Certified organic: - Packaged fresh salad cut mixes, of a weight not exceeding 1 kg each | Free |
| 0705.19.90.22 | Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled. - Lettuce: - Other - Other - Certified organic: - Packaged fresh salad cut mixes, of a weight exceeding 1 kg each | Free |
| 0705.19.90.29 | Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled. - Lettuce: - Other - Other - Certified organic: - Other | Free |
| 0705.19.90.31 | Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled. - Lettuce: - Other - Other - Not certified organic: - Packaged fresh salad cut mixes, of a weight not exceeding 1 kg each | Free |
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| 0705.19.90.39 | Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled. - Lettuce: - Other - Other - Not certified organic: - Other | Free |
| 0705.21.00.00 | Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and chicory (Cichorium spp.), fresh or chilled. - Chicory: - Witloof chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) | Free |
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