HS Code 9938.00.00
Hand-loomed, hand-made or handicraft textile or apparel goods designated by the Minister, when certified by the Government of Mexico, the United States, Chile or Costa Rica or by any authority in Mexico, the United States, Chile or Costa Rica recognized by the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness as competent for that purpose, to be: (a) hand-loomed fabrics of a cottage industry, (b) hand-made cottage industry goods made of such hand-loomed fabrics, (c) traditional folklore handicraft goods, or (d) indigenous handicraft goods.
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
N/A
About HS Code 9938.00.00
HS code 9938.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering Hand-loomed, hand-made or handicraft textile or apparel goods designated by the Minister, when certified by the Government of Mexico, the United States, Chile or Costa Rica or by any authority in Mexico, the United States, Chile or Costa Rica recognized by the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness as competent for that purpose, to be: (a) hand-loomed fabrics of a cottage industry, (b) hand-made cottage industry goods made of such hand-loomed fabrics, (c) traditional folklore handicraft goods, or (d) indigenous handicraft goods.. It falls under Chapter 99 — Special import provisions of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 9938 and subheading 9938.00. 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 9938.00.00 is N/A. This means no customs duty is charged regardless of the country of origin, though GST/HST and other applicable taxes still apply. 4 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 4 offer duty-free access (for example: United States Tariff, Mexico Tariff, Chile Tariff, Costa Rica Tariff).
Key trade agreement eligibility: CUSMA (USA, Mexico) duty-free.
Example Calculation for 9938.00.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 9938.00.00 into Canada (without a preferential trade agreement), here is the approximate cost breakdown:
| Value for Duty (VFD) | $10,000 |
| MFN Duty (N/A) | $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 9938.00.00
What is HS code 9938.00.00?
HS code 9938.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "Hand-loomed, hand-made or handicraft textile or apparel goods designated by the Minister, when certified by the Government of Mexico, the United States, Chile or Costa Rica or by any authority in Mexico, the United States, Chile or Costa Rica recognized by the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness as competent for that purpose, to be: (a) hand-loomed fabrics of a cottage industry, (b) hand-made cottage industry goods made of such hand-loomed fabrics, (c) traditional folklore handicraft goods, or (d) indigenous handicraft goods.". It sits under Chapter 99 (Special import provisions) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 9938.00.00?
Imports classified under HS code 9938.00.00 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 9938.00.00 duty-free from the USA or Mexico under CUSMA?
Yes. HS code 9938.00.00 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.
What surtaxes or SIMA duties apply to HS code 9938.00.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 9938.00.00. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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4 applicable trade agreements
| Code | Trade Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| CT | Chile Tariff | Free |
| CRT | Costa Rica Tariff | Free |
| MT | Mexico Tariff | Free |
| UST | United States Tariff | Free |
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