HS 8523.41.00

Optical media (unrecorded)

Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, "smart cards" and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, but excluding products of Chapter 37. › Optical media › Unrecorded

Total duty from China

0%

  • MFN 0%
  • GST 5% (recoverable)

Example: value CAD 10,000 → duty $0 → GST 5% $500 (recoverable) → total $10,500

Data updated: 2026-10-12

Landed cost estimate

Freight, SIMA duty
Total$10,500

13 major Canadian importers bring HS 8523.41 in from China

Per the 2023 Canadian Importers Database (CIMD), by 6-digit HS and country of origin

  • MICROSBurnaby, British Columbia
  • VERBATCharlotte, North Carolina
  • GREENCity Of Industry, California
  • MAXWELConcord, Ontario
  • TECHNODrummondville, Quebec
  • LOWHarrow, Ontario
  • VIRHouston, Texas
  • GE HEAMississauga, Ontario
  • WILLIAMississauga, Ontario
  • ATECHTallmadge, Ohio

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Compliance checks

Permits and OGD requirements1 OGD requirement(s)1 program(s) may require data or permits at entry

Health Canada

  • InfoConsumer Product SafetyConditions: Intended use HC21 + Product category HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37 | Intended use HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27 + Product category HC37

Levels summarize each program; the department’s own requirements prevail.

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