Import duty on headphones and earphones (incl. wireless earbuds) into Canada
Goods under HS 8518.30 (headphones and earphones (incl. wireless earbuds)) are charged 0% general import duty in Canada, according to the official tariff we read on 2026-10-02.
Import GST in Canada: 5% standard rate. Federal GST 5% on items imported by mail; in participating provinces HST (13% per page) is paid instead of GST; PST varies by province. Page concerns mail imports.
Low-value shipments: Courier Imports Remission Order: duties and taxes remitted for courier goods with value for duty of CAD 20 or less (other than from US/Mexico; for US/Mexico duties remitted up to CAD 150).
Official tariff lines under this code
| Tariff line | Description | Rate as printed |
|---|---|---|
| 8518.30.10 00 | Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers - Telephone handsetsOfficial wordingand sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets. - Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers - Telephone handsets NMB Free | Free 0% |
| 8518.30.90 10 | Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers - Other: - Other - HeadphoOfficial wordingaudio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets. - Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers - Other: - Other - Headphones, including earphones, and telephone headsets NMB Free | Free 0% |
| 8518.30.90 90 | Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers - Other: - Other - OtherOfficial wordingsets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency electric amplifiers; electric sound amplifier sets. - Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers - Other: - Other - Other NMB Free | Free 0% |
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