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Therapedic Heated Therapeutic Electric Blanket

A medical-grade electric blanket for pain relief with far-infrared elements and low-voltage DC power. It falls under tariff item 6301.10.00 as an electric blanket, despite therapeutic claims, as it retains the essential character of a textile blanket.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China17%β€”17%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico17%β€”17%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States17%β€”17%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany17%β€”17%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan17%β€”17%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9019.10.00Lower: Free vs 17%

If the blanket is specifically designed for medical therapy and has a medical device license

Medical therapy devices may be classified under mechanical therapy appliances.

6301.40.00Same rate: 17%

If the blanket is non-electric and made of synthetic fibres

Non-electric synthetic blankets are classified separately.

9404.90.10Lower: 14% vs 17%

If sold with a controller or other accessories as a set

Sets of bedding articles may be classified under furniture and bedding.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the product is not classified as medical equipment unless it has a medical device license; otherwise, it may face additional regulatory requirements

β€’ Provide evidence of the blanket's textile composition and heating mechanism to CBSA

β€’ Verify that the low-voltage DC power supply complies with Canadian electrical standards