HS 9018.90.90

Other instruments and appliances (other)

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 · Medical DevicesPermit/licence

Before the first import, the Canadian importer must hold a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL); official processing time 120 days.

  1. Intended use HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30 + Product category HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14

Health Canada · Radiation Emitting DevicesConditional

If the product is listed in the Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations, at customs entry, the importer or broker submits product data; no permit needed; the product must meet the Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations.

  1. Product category HC40, HC41, HC42, HC43, HC44, HC45

Transport Canada · Vehicles Program - Unregulated VehiclesConditional

If you import a complete vehicle, at customs entry, the importer presents the Vehicle Import Form (Form 1); non-Canadian vehicles must pass inspection within 45 days of entry.

Medical devices

Class I importers/distributors need an MDEL; Class II–IV devices need an MDL, usually held by the manufacturer. See MDALL.

Search MDALL
Statistical breakdownUse these to check classification
  • .10Optical instruments and appliances, nes
  • .20Anaesthetic instruments and appliances, nes
  • .40Sphygmomonometers, tensiometers and oscillometers
  • .51Electro-surgical instruments and appliances, nes
  • .52Dialysis instruments and appliances, nes
  • .54Therapeutic instruments and appliances, o/t ultrasonic, nes
  • .59Electro-medical instruments and appliances, nes
  • .83Parts and accessories, of electro-surgical instruments and appliances
  • .84Parts and acces,of dialysis instruments & appliances,for med/surg/vet scien
  • .85Parts & acces,o electro-medical instruments & appl,med/surg/dental/vet scien
  • .89Parts & accessories,of instruments & appliances f med/surg/dental/vet scien,nes
  • .90Instruments & appliances used in medical/surgical/dental/veterinary sciences,nes

CBSA 10-digit statistical lines, descriptions from CIMD (2023)

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Data updated: 2026-10-12

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