Import Duty Calculator Canada
Duty and import tax for Canada.
Duty rates and thresholds change with trade policy. These are planning estimates — the entry filed with customs decides the actual charge.
Total charges at the border
$565.00
11.3% of the goods value
Duty on the FOB value of the goods. GST is charged on the duty-paid value. Courier shipments from the US and Mexico have higher relief thresholds under CUSMA than shipments from elsewhere.
How the Import Duty Calculator Canada works
Canada assesses duty on the FOB value of the goods, then charges GST on the duty-paid value, with provincial taxes potentially on top. Relief thresholds for courier shipments differ depending on whether goods come from the US and Mexico under CUSMA or from elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
How is Canadian import duty calculated?
On the value for duty, normally the FOB transaction value of the goods. GST at 5% is then applied to the duty-paid value, and provincial sales tax or HST may apply depending on the province of destination.
What are the de minimis thresholds?
For courier shipments from the US and Mexico under CUSMA, relief applies below CAD $40 for tax and CAD $150 for duty. From other countries the general low-value threshold is considerably lower, at CAD $20.
Can I recover the GST?
If GST registered and importing for commercial use, yes, as an input tax credit on your return. Provincial sales tax in non-HST provinces is generally not recoverable the same way.
Does CUSMA remove duty entirely?
For qualifying goods that genuinely originate in the US or Mexico, yes — but rules of origin are strict, and goods merely shipped from those countries do not qualify. A certification of origin is required.