With the imports of legal cannabis plants and products set to jump significantly, Statistics Canada has published their list of harmonized system tariff classifications to help importers. Please find a list of the most common items below along with their OGD regulations:
Note that only licensed growers may import Cannabis products. Please check with Health Canada for the admissibility of what you plan to import before ordering.
Description | HS Code | OGD Requirements** |
Live Plants | 0602.90.90.90 | Health Canada Permit, Phytosanitary Certificate, CFIA |
Cannabis Seeds for Sowing | 1209.99.10.29 | CFIA: Phytosanitary Certificate, Plant Protection Permit, Health Canada Permit, *Seed Analysis (for orders > 500 kg) |
Cannabis plants, herbs & seeds used in pharmacy | 1211.90.90.50 | Health Canada Permit, CFIA: No Permit Required Letter, Plant Protection Permit |
Cannabis resin or oleoresin | 1302.90.00.10 | CFIA, Health Canada permit |
Cannabis oil, extracts, and tinctures | 1302.19.00.10 | CFIA, Health Canada permit |
Medicaments for retail sale, containing cannabis or cannabinoids | 3004.90.00.21 | CFIA, Health Canada |
**Note that the OGD requirements can vary depending on the country of origin, end use and state (dried, chilled, fresh) of the items you are importing. For more information, please contact our office directly.