AE → CA · trade route
Import duty from UAE to Canada
Everything charged at the border when goods move from UAE to Canada: base duty, additional tariff measures, VAT/GST at 5%. rates updated 05 Oct 2026
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How charges are calculated for this route
Canada assesses duty on the customs value of your shipment including freight and insurance (CIF basis). The base rate depends on the product's HS classification. Goods shipped from countries outside CUSMA are free of duty and tax only up to 20 CAD; the higher 150 CAD courier limit applies to shipments from the United States and Mexico only. Source: CBSA memorandum D8-2-16.
Frequently asked
Do I pay duty on the shipping cost? Yes — Canada uses the CIF basis, so freight and insurance are added to the goods value before duty is calculated.
Is there a threshold below which nothing is charged? Only up to 20 CAD. The 150 CAD courier limit applies to shipments from the United States and Mexico (CUSMA), not to goods from other countries.
How current are these rates? Base rates come from the official tariff schedule and are refreshed weekly; additional measures are checked against the published notices. Last verified 05 Oct 2026.
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Estimates from official published schedules — not customs advice.