Customs Duties and Fees for Canada Shipping
Various taxes and fees might apply to your goods depending on the category, so it's a good idea to ask an experienced customs broker for advice. Any items worth over $20 CAN will be charged a percentage.
If your goods are labeled "made in the United States," "Canada," or "Mexico" and come with a North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) certificate, no duty is due. The Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Provincial Sales Tax (PST) are generally imposed on imported items, although certain provinces and territories levy the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
Goods and Services Tax
The Goods and Services Tax, or GST, is a five percent federal tax that you cannot avoid when importing into Canada. This tax is placed on nearly all items sold within the Canadian market.
Under the GST, certain items and services are exempt from taxation, such as milk, bread, and vegetables. Prescription drugs or medical devices like artificial teeth or hearing aids that are used in the treatment of a disease are zero-rated under the GST.
There are several things that will affect your Canadian customs duty rates, as you can see. For example, is the purpose of import for personal or commercial use? Additionally, where in Canada do your goods need to go and what restrictions apply there?
It's easy to underestimate the total cost of importing goods when you only factor in surface-level costs like fees and duties. However, don't forget to account for additional expenses such as exchange rates, document preparation charges, clearance fees, and handling costs.
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