Verified tariff evidence · HS 610910

Cotton T-shirts import duty in Canada

The exact HS 610910 national lines in this evidence set show a base MFN rate of 18%. The detailed destination code and product description decide which line applies.

Tariff snapshot checked 20 June 2026; source and line details are shown below.

The short answer

Base MFN duty: 18%
National tariff lines found: 1 exact-HS6 line
Import tax input: 5% — Federal GST component on imported goods.
Tariff source: CBSA Customs Tariff (2026)

This is not an all-in rate. Origin preferences, anti-dumping or other trade measures, excise, quotas, entry fees and broker charges are not included in the MFN figure.

National tariff lines under HS 610910

Match the physical product to the wording, not just the six-digit heading. A rate range exists when the national schedule divides the heading by use, construction, material or another feature.

Canada MFN lines extracted from CBSA Customs Tariff
National code	Official description	MFN rate
`6109.10.00`	Of cotton	18%

Classification checks for cotton t-shirts

HS 610910 covers knitted or crocheted cotton T-shirts, singlets and similar vests. Fibre composition, construction and garment design are central to classification.

Is the fabric knitted or crocheted?
Is cotton the relevant fibre composition?
Does the garment have the construction of a T-shirt rather than a shirt or pullover?

See what HS 610910 includes and excludes.

Worked import-cost example

This illustration uses CA$1,000.00 of goods, CA$75.00 shipping and CA$25.00 insurance. The illustration uses goods, shipping and insurance as a conservative planning customs value.

Effect of the evidenced MFN line on the example shipment
Scenario	Rate	Duty	Import tax	Illustrative total
Evidenced base rate	18%	CA$198.00	CA$64.90	CA$1,362.90

Tax limitation: The federal 5% GST component is shown. The combined GST/HST/PST/QST result depends on the province or territory.

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Estimated import cost

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Estimated totalLoading ratesGoods, shipping, insurance, calculated duty, known extra duties, and VAT/GST where available.

Customs valueCA$1,100.00

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Evidence and official sources

Classification and base MFN tariff CBSA Customs Tariff
Exact HS 610910 rows; reference year 2026.
Import tax CRA GST/HST rates
Federal GST component on imported goods.

Evidence snapshot: 2026-06-20T15:36:38.213Z. The source may have changed after that date, so check it again before placing an order or making a declaration.