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Import duty from United States to Canada
Everything charged at the border when goods move from United States 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. Courier shipments from the United States or Mexico enter duty-free up to 150 CAD and tax-free up to 40 CAD under CUSMA. 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? Yes, for courier shipments from the United States or Mexico: duty-free up to 150 CAD and tax-free up to 40 CAD under CUSMA.
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.