HS Code 9987.00.00
The following handicraft goods, originating in a country entitled to the benefits of the General Preferential Tariff, having forms or representing any national, territorial or religious symbols of the geographical region where produced, having acquired their essential characteristics by the handiwork of individual craftspeople using tools held by hand or tools not powered by machines other than those powered by hand or foot, being non-utilitarian and not copies or imitations of handicraft goods of any country other than the country in which they originate, and not produced in large quantities by sophisticated tools or by moulding: Puppets, musical instruments (other than guitars, viols, harpsichords or copies of antique instruments), gourds and calabashes, incense burners, retablos, fans, screens, lacquer ware, hand-carved picture frames, hand-carved figurines of animals, and religious symbols and statuettes, composed wholly or in chief part by value of wood, if not more than their primary shape is attained by mechanically powered tools or machines; Ornaments, mirrors and figurines, composed wholly or in chief part by value of bread dough; Hookahs, nargiles, candelabra and incense burners, composed wholly or in chief part by value of clay; Figurines, fans, hats, musical instruments, toys, sitkas, greeting cards and wall hangings, composed wholly or in chief part by weight of vegetable fibres or vegetable materials other than linen, cotton or corn husks; Figurines, masks, baskets and artistic cut-outs, composed wholly or in chief part by value of paper or papier maché; Puppets, bellows, pouffes, bottle cases, and wine or water bottles and jugs, composed wholly or in chief part by value of hide or of leather that has not been finished beyond tanning other than by individual craftspeople; Figurines, costume jewellery, beads, belts, hair pins, buttons, lamp bases and key holders, composed wholly or in chief part by value of coconut shell; Musical instruments, chimes, combs, fans, costume jewellery, beads, belts, hair pins, wall and table decorations, buttons, lamp bases and key holders, composed wholly or in chief part by value of mother of pearl, horn, shell including tortoiseshell, or coral; Hookahs, nargiles, musical instruments, bells, gongs, incense burners, masks, adzes, mattocks, finger and keyhole plates, door handles and locks, hinges and latches, samovars, kukris and machetes, composed wholly or in chief part by value of base metals, if not more than their primary shape is attained by mechanically powered tools or machines; Bracelets, nargiles and hookahs, composed wholly or in chief part by value of glass; Fabrics decorated with crewel embroidery, hand-woven semi-finished wall hangings on back strap looms, reverse hand-sewn appliqué wall hangings, and dhurries, composed wholly or in chief part by weight of wool or cotton; Lanterns, composed wholly or in chief part by value of stone. Under this Act, the Governor in Council may amend the list of goods in this tariff item. Goods may be classified under this tariff item on production of a certificate in duplicate in the prescribed form with the information required to be provided with the form, and signed by a representative of the government of the country of origin or any other authorized person in the country of origin recognized by the Minister of National Revenue as competent for that purpose.
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Rate
N/A
About HS Code 9987.00.00
HS code 9987.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item covering The following handicraft goods, originating in a country entitled to the benefits of the General Preferential Tariff, having forms or representing any national, territorial or religious symbols of the geographical region where produced, having acquired their essential characteristics by the handiwork of individual craftspeople using tools held by hand or tools not powered by machines other than those powered by hand or foot, being non-utilitarian and not copies or imitations of handicraft goods of any country other than the country in which they originate, and not produced in large quantities by sophisticated tools or by moulding: Puppets, musical instruments (other than guitars, viols, harpsichords or copies of antique instruments), gourds and calabashes, incense burners, retablos, fans, screens, lacquer ware, hand-carved picture frames, hand-carved figurines of animals, and religious symbols and statuettes, composed wholly or in chief part by value of wood, if not more than their primary shape is attained by mechanically powered tools or machines; Ornaments, mirrors and figurines, composed wholly or in chief part by value of bread dough; Hookahs, nargiles, candelabra and incense burners, composed wholly or in chief part by value of clay; Figurines, fans, hats, musical instruments, toys, sitkas, greeting cards and wall hangings, composed wholly or in chief part by weight of vegetable fibres or vegetable materials other than linen, cotton or corn husks; Figurines, masks, baskets and artistic cut-outs, composed wholly or in chief part by value of paper or papier maché; Puppets, bellows, pouffes, bottle cases, and wine or water bottles and jugs, composed wholly or in chief part by value of hide or of leather that has not been finished beyond tanning other than by individual craftspeople; Figurines, costume jewellery, beads, belts, hair pins, buttons, lamp bases and key holders, composed wholly or in chief part by value of coconut shell; Musical instruments, chimes, combs, fans, costume jewellery, beads, belts, hair pins, wall and table decorations, buttons, lamp bases and key holders, composed wholly or in chief part by value of mother of pearl, horn, shell including tortoiseshell, or coral; Hookahs, nargiles, musical instruments, bells, gongs, incense burners, masks, adzes, mattocks, finger and keyhole plates, door handles and locks, hinges and latches, samovars, kukris and machetes, composed wholly or in chief part by value of base metals, if not more than their primary shape is attained by mechanically powered tools or machines; Bracelets, nargiles and hookahs, composed wholly or in chief part by value of glass; Fabrics decorated with crewel embroidery, hand-woven semi-finished wall hangings on back strap looms, reverse hand-sewn appliqué wall hangings, and dhurries, composed wholly or in chief part by weight of wool or cotton; Lanterns, composed wholly or in chief part by value of stone. Under this Act, the Governor in Council may amend the list of goods in this tariff item. Goods may be classified under this tariff item on production of a certificate in duplicate in the prescribed form with the information required to be provided with the form, and signed by a representative of the government of the country of origin or any other authorized person in the country of origin recognized by the Minister of National Revenue as competent for that purpose.. It falls under Chapter 99 — Special import provisions of the Canadian Customs Tariff, within heading 9987 and subheading 9987.00. 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 9987.00.00 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. 2 preferential trade agreements are available for this code, of which 2 offer duty-free access (for example: Least Developed Country Tariff, General Preferential Tariff).
Example Calculation for 9987.00.00
If you import CAD $10,000 worth of goods classified under HS code 9987.00.00 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 9987.00.00
What is HS code 9987.00.00?
HS code 9987.00.00 is a Canadian 10-digit tariff item used by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to classify imports of "The following handicraft goods, originating in a country entitled to the benefits of the General Preferential Tariff, having forms or representing any national, territorial or religious symbols of the geographical region where produced, having acquired their essential characteristics by the handiwork of individual craftspeople using tools held by hand or tools not powered by machines other than those powered by hand or foot, being non-utilitarian and not copies or imitations of handicraft goods of any country other than the country in which they originate, and not produced in large quantities by sophisticated tools or by moulding: Puppets, musical instruments (other than guitars, viols, harpsichords or copies of antique instruments), gourds and calabashes, incense burners, retablos, fans, screens, lacquer ware, hand-carved picture frames, hand-carved figurines of animals, and religious symbols and statuettes, composed wholly or in chief part by value of wood, if not more than their primary shape is attained by mechanically powered tools or machines; Ornaments, mirrors and figurines, composed wholly or in chief part by value of bread dough; Hookahs, nargiles, candelabra and incense burners, composed wholly or in chief part by value of clay; Figurines, fans, hats, musical instruments, toys, sitkas, greeting cards and wall hangings, composed wholly or in chief part by weight of vegetable fibres or vegetable materials other than linen, cotton or corn husks; Figurines, masks, baskets and artistic cut-outs, composed wholly or in chief part by value of paper or papier maché; Puppets, bellows, pouffes, bottle cases, and wine or water bottles and jugs, composed wholly or in chief part by value of hide or of leather that has not been finished beyond tanning other than by individual craftspeople; Figurines, costume jewellery, beads, belts, hair pins, buttons, lamp bases and key holders, composed wholly or in chief part by value of coconut shell; Musical instruments, chimes, combs, fans, costume jewellery, beads, belts, hair pins, wall and table decorations, buttons, lamp bases and key holders, composed wholly or in chief part by value of mother of pearl, horn, shell including tortoiseshell, or coral; Hookahs, nargiles, musical instruments, bells, gongs, incense burners, masks, adzes, mattocks, finger and keyhole plates, door handles and locks, hinges and latches, samovars, kukris and machetes, composed wholly or in chief part by value of base metals, if not more than their primary shape is attained by mechanically powered tools or machines; Bracelets, nargiles and hookahs, composed wholly or in chief part by value of glass; Fabrics decorated with crewel embroidery, hand-woven semi-finished wall hangings on back strap looms, reverse hand-sewn appliqué wall hangings, and dhurries, composed wholly or in chief part by weight of wool or cotton; Lanterns, composed wholly or in chief part by value of stone. Under this Act, the Governor in Council may amend the list of goods in this tariff item. Goods may be classified under this tariff item on production of a certificate in duplicate in the prescribed form with the information required to be provided with the form, and signed by a representative of the government of the country of origin or any other authorized person in the country of origin recognized by the Minister of National Revenue as competent for that purpose.". It sits under Chapter 99 (Special import provisions) of the Canadian Customs Tariff.
What is the Canadian import duty rate for 9987.00.00?
Imports classified under HS code 9987.00.00 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.
What surtaxes or SIMA duties apply to HS code 9987.00.00?
Our calculator automatically checks retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, Chinese EVs, etc.) and SIMA anti-dumping duties for 9987.00.00. Enter the country of origin in the calculator to see the complete list of duties that apply to your shipment.
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2 applicable trade agreements
| Code | Trade Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| GPT | General Preferential Tariff | Free |
| LDCT | Least Developed Country Tariff | Free |
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