🇨🇦 Canada Import Tariff: HS 20.08

Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included

MFN Tariff Rate15.8%

FTA Rate (CKFTA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

1.5%

Savings: 14.3 percentage points

HS Code20.08

ProductFruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included

Classification LevelHeading

Importing Country🇨🇦 Canada

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 20.08 across major trading nations.

Country	MFN Rate	FTA Rate	FTA
🇸🇬 Singapore	1.6%	0.6%	RCEP
🇦🇪 UAE	4.5%	—	—
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	9.1%	—	—
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	10.1%	0.1%	UK-SACUM
🇦🇺 Australia	11.4%	5.4%	JAEPA/RCEP
🇯🇵 Japan	13%	2.8%	RCEP
🇹🇭 Thailand	14.7%	5.6%	RCEP
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)	14.8%	4.9%	EU-Singapore FTA
🇨🇦 Canada(current)	15.8%	1.5%	CKFTA
🇿🇦 South Africa	16.1%	0.4%	UK-SACUM
🇹🇼 Taiwan	16.6%	0%	ASTEP
China	17.1%	6.4%	RCEP
🇻🇳 Vietnam	17.6%	0.5%	RCEP
🇹🇷 Turkey	17.9%	0.9%	Turkey-Korea FTA
🇺🇸 United States	18.3%	2.9%	USMCA
🇰🇷 South Korea	18.3%	—	—
🇧🇷 Brazil	21.5%	10.3%	Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇲🇽 Mexico	21.8%	10.8%	Japan-Mexico EPA
🇮🇳 India	25.3%	—	—
🇮🇩 Indonesia	28.8%	—	—

Import Documents for Canada

Typical documents required when importing HS 20.08 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

20.01Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of 2001.10Vegetable preparations; cucumbers and gherkins, pr 2001.90Vegetable preparations; vegetables, fruit, nuts an 20.02Tomatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by 2002.10Vegetable preparations; tomatoes, whole or in piec 2002.90Vegetable preparations; tomatoes, (other than whol

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🇦🇺 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 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included into Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 20.08 in Canada?

The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included (HS 20.08) into Canada is 15.8%. Under the CKFTA, a preferential rate of 1.5% may apply.

Does Canada have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 20.08?

Yes. Under the CKFTA, the tariff may be reduced from 15.8% to 1.5%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.

Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 20.08?

Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 1.6% for this product.

What documents are needed to import HS 20.08 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.