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🇨🇦 Canada Import Tariff: HS 1211.20

Ginseng roots, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered

MFN Tariff Rate2.8%
HS Code1211.20
ProductGinseng roots, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇨🇦 Canada

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 1211.20 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.2%0.1%CECA
🇦🇪 UAE0.8%0.3%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia1.3%——
🇯🇵 Japan1.8%0%JVEPA/RCEP
🇦🇺 Australia2%——
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)2.1%0.7%EU-Korea FTA
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2.4%0.1%UK-SACUM
🇨🇦 Canada(current)2.8%——
🇹🇼 Taiwan3%0.3%ASTEP
🇿🇦 South Africa3.6%——
🇺🇸 United States3.8%0.5%USSFTA
China4%1.1%RCEP
🇰🇷 South Korea4%——
🇲🇽 Mexico4.1%——
🇹🇭 Thailand4.2%——
🇮🇩 Indonesia4.3%——
🇧🇷 Brazil4.4%0.3%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇻🇳 Vietnam4.5%1%RCEP
🇹🇷 Turkey5.2%——
🇮🇳 India6.3%——

Import Documents for Canada

Typical documents required when importing HS 1211.20 products.

☑Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing List

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

Related HS Codes in Canada

12.01Soya beans, whether or not broken1201.10Soya beans; seed, whether or not broken1201.90Soya beans; other than seed, whether or not broken12.02Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whet1202.30Ground-nuts; seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked1202.41Ground-nuts; other than seed, not roasted or other

View This Tariff in Other Countries

🇦🇺 Australia🇧🇷 Brazil China🇪🇺 Germany (EU)🇮🇳 India🇮🇩 Indonesia🇯🇵 Japan🇲🇽 Mexico🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇸🇬 Singapore🇿🇦 South Africa🇰🇷 South Korea🇹🇼 Taiwan🇹🇭 Thailand🇹🇷 Turkey🇦🇪 UAE🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇻🇳 Vietnam

Import Ginseng roots, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered into Canada

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Full HS Code Details

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 1211.20 in Canada?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Ginseng roots, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered (HS 1211.20) into Canada is 2.8%.
Does Canada have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 1211.20?
No preferential FTA rate is currently available for this product in Canada. The standard MFN rate of 2.8% applies.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 1211.20?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.2% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 1211.20 into Canada?
Typical import documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration forms. Product-specific requirements (e.g., health certificates, safety standards) may apply depending on the product category.

Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of Canada before making business decisions.