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Import duty on plastic and rubber shoes from China to Canada

Short answer: Plastic and rubber shoes from China are usually Canadian tariff item 6402.99.90 (chapter 64), at the 17.5% MFN rate that applies to China. GST of 5% is added on the value for duty plus duty. In our example, 600 units land at about US$7.65 each before provincial tax.

Verified 2026-10-29 against official sources linked below.

The rates (from official sources)

ItemValueSource
Example tariff item6402.99.90, other footwear with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, otherCBSA Customs Tariff 2026
MFN duty (applies to China)17.5%CBSA Customs Tariff 2026
GST on imports5% of (value for duty + duty)CBSA
Anti-dumping and surtax measuresCheck for your productCBSA SIMA

HS chapter hint: chapter 64. The rate belongs to the exact code, not the product name, so check yours.

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Worked example

600 units at US$5.50 each, US$500 freight, 0.5% insurance. Amounts in US$ for comparison; customs uses local currency at the official rate.

Value for duty (FOB)3,300.00
Duty at 17.5%577.50
GST 5% on value + duty193.88
Freight500
Insurance (0.5%)16.50
Landed total (shown in US$)4,587.88
Per unit7.65

Example figures, not a quote. Not included: broker fees, local delivery and sourcing-agent fees.

FAQ

What is the Canadian import duty on plastic and rubber shoes from China?

Tariff item 6402.99.90 carries a 17.5% MFN rate, which is the rate for Chinese goods. Checked on the CBSA Customs Tariff 2026 on 29 Oct 2026. GST of 5% applies on top.

Is Canadian duty charged on international freight?

Canada values goods for duty at the point of direct shipment, so the main international freight to Canada is normally not part of the value for duty. GST is charged on the value for duty plus duty.

Which HS chapter are plastic and rubber shoes in?

Usually chapter 64 (footwear). The exact code depends on material and use, for example women's rubber/plastic shoes. Confirm the code with your customs broker before you ship.

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