Coca leaf
HS 1211.30.00 (Coca leaf) imported from China into Canada carries a total duty of 0%, so it enters duty-free. Import requires Health Canada · Natural Health Products (permit or licence); Health Canada · Office of Controlled Substances (permit or licence); Canadian Food Inspection Agency · All Programs; Environment and Climate Change Canada · Wildlife Enforcement Sometimes Regulated. Rates are from the CBSA Customs Tariff (2026, edition 2) and agency requirements from CBSA Single Window data, updated 2026-10-12.
Total duty from China
0%
- MFN 0%
- GST 5% (recoverable)
Example: value CAD 10,000 → duty $0 → GST 5% $500 (recoverable) → total $10,500
Compliance checks
Permits and OGD requirements
Health Canada · Natural Health ProductsPermit/licence
Before the first import, the Canadian importer must hold a site licence; each product needs an NPN; official processing time up to 90 business days.
- Intended use HC01, HC02, HC05, HC07, HC29 + Product category HC15
Health Canada · Office of Controlled SubstancesPermit/licence
Before each shipment, the licensed dealer applies for an import permit; official processing time 45 days.
- Intended use HC01, HC02, HC10 + Product category HC19, HC20, HC22
- Intended use HC05, HC15, HC28 + Product category HC19, HC20, HC21, HC22
Canadian Food Inspection Agency · All ProgramsConditional
If AIRS requires an import permit for the product, before export, the Canadian importer applies for the permit; the exporter prepares the export certificate; official processing time 10 business days for a simple permit.
Environment and Climate Change Canada · Wildlife Enforcement Sometimes Regulated
Before shipment, the exporter obtains a CITES permit for listed species; other species need none.
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Data updated: 2026-10-12
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