Chapter 12 Oil Seeds, Miscellaneous Grains and Plants
└ Subheading 1211.20 Ginseng roots
└ Tariff item 1211.20.10.00 Herbal "tea" in bags for individual servings
HS Code 1211.20.10.00
Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), 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. — Herbal "tea" in bags for individual servings
Unit of measure: Kilograms (KGM)
Duty Rates by Trade Agreement
| Treatment | Agreement | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| MFN Default rate for WTO member countries without a preferential trade agreement with Canada. | Most-Favoured-Nation | Free |
| CCCT Preferential rate for goods from Commonwealth Caribbean countries (e.g., Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago). | Commonwealth Caribbean Countries | Free |
| CEUT Preferential rate for goods originating in the European Union under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. | Canada-EU (CETA) | Free |
| CIAT Preferential rate for goods originating in Israel or another CIFTA beneficiary under the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement. | Canada-Israel Agreement | Free |
| COLT Preferential rate for goods originating in Colombia under the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement. | Colombia | Free |
| CPTPT Preferential rate for goods from CPTPP member countries (Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Chile, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico). | CPTPP | Free |
| CRT Preferential rate for goods originating in Costa Rica under the Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement. | Costa Rica | Free |
| CT Preferential rate for goods originating in Chile under the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement. | Chile | Free |
| GPT Preferential rate for goods from eligible developing countries under Canada's General Preferential Tariff. | General Preferential Tariff | Free |
| General Rate for countries that are not WTO members and have no trade agreement with Canada. Rarely applied. | General | 35.0% |
| HNT Preferential rate for goods originating in Honduras under the Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement. | Honduras | Free |
| IT Preferential rate for goods originating in Iceland under the Canada-EFTA Free Trade Agreement. | Iceland (EFTA) | Free |
| JT Preferential rate for goods originating in Jordan under the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement. | Jordan | Free |
| KRT Preferential rate for goods originating in South Korea under the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement. | Korea (CKFTA) | Free |
| LDCT Preferential rate for goods from UN-designated Least Developed Countries (e.g., Bangladesh, Cambodia). | Least Developed Country | Free |
| MXT Preferential rate for goods originating in Mexico under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. | Mexico (CUSMA) | Free |
| PAT Preferential rate for goods originating in Panama under the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement. | Panama | Free |
| PT Preferential rate for goods originating in Peru under CPTPP and the bilateral free trade agreement. | Peru (CPTPP/bilateral) | Free |
| SLT Preferential rate for goods originating in Switzerland or Liechtenstein under the Canada-EFTA Free Trade Agreement. | Switzerland-Liechtenstein (EFTA) | Free |
| UAT Preferential rate for goods originating in Ukraine under the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement. | Ukraine | Free |
| UKT Preferential rate for goods originating in the United Kingdom under the Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement. | United Kingdom (CUKTCA) | Free |
| UST Preferential rate for goods originating in the United States under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. | United States (CUSMA) | Free |
Related Codes Under 12.11
1211.20.90.00 Ginseng roots — Other 1211.30.00.00 Coca leaf 1211.40.00.00 Poppy straw 1211.50.00.00 Ephedra 1211.60.10.00 Bark of African cherry (Prunus… 1211.60.90.00 Bark of African cherry (Prunus… 1211.90.10.10 Other — Certified organic 1211.90.10.20 Other — Not certified organic 1211.90.90.10 Other — Bark, of a kind used p… 1211.90.90.20 Other — Roots, of a kind used … 1211.90.90.50 Other — Cannabis 1211.90.90.60 Other — Other herbs
Source: Canadian Customs Tariff T2026 , effective 2026-01-01. Published by CBSA.
Data refreshed March 26, 2026. Country treatments from CBSA. Provincial tax rates from CRA.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only. Tariff data is sourced from the CBSA Canadian Customs Tariff and may not reflect the most recent amendments. Always verify with CBSA or a licensed customs broker before making import decisions.