Canada Import Duty & Tax Calculator
Estimate customs duties, GST/HST, and brokerage fees for goods entering Canada. Covers all 13 provinces/territories, CUSMA, CETA, and 13 product categories. Updated for 2025.
Important Notes
- Canada's de minimis threshold is $20 CAD — shipments below this value are duty-free
- CUSMA/USMCA and CETA agreements may eliminate or reduce duty rates for qualifying goods
- Brokerage fees are estimates only — actual fees depend on your customs broker
- This calculator provides estimates. Consult a licensed customs broker for exact figures
- HST/GST rates are current as of 2025
Understanding Canadian Import Costs
De Minimis: $20 CAD
Canada has one of the lowest de minimis thresholds in the world. Any commercial shipment worth more than $20 CAD is subject to duties and taxes — unlike the US $800 threshold.
CUSMA Advantage
Goods originating from the USA or Mexico may enter Canada duty-free under CUSMA/USMCA. This is a major advantage for cross-border e-commerce shipments from American sellers.
Province Matters
Your total tax bill depends on the destination province. Alberta charges only 5% GST, while Ontario charges 13% HST and Maritime provinces charge 15% HST.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canada's de minimis threshold?
Canada's de minimis threshold is $20 CAD. Goods with a total value at or below $20 CAD enter duty-free. However, taxes (GST/HST) may still apply. This is much lower than the US threshold of $800 USD.
Does CUSMA/USMCA eliminate duties on US goods?
CUSMA (formerly NAFTA/USMCA) eliminates or significantly reduces tariffs on most goods originating from the United States and Mexico. To qualify, goods must meet the rules of origin requirements. This calculator applies a 0% duty rate for CUSMA-eligible origins.
What is the difference between GST, HST, and PST?
The federal GST is 5%. Some provinces have harmonized this with their provincial sales tax into a single HST (Ontario: 13%, Maritime provinces: 15%). Other provinces like BC, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan charge GST + a separate provincial sales tax. Alberta has no provincial sales tax.
Do I need a customs broker to import into Canada?
For commercial shipments above the de minimis threshold ($20 CAD), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requires a formal entry, and most importers use a licensed customs broker. For personal/courier imports, the carrier typically handles brokerage automatically.
What are Canada's highest duty rates?
Some of Canada's highest tariff rates apply to clothing and apparel (up to 18%), footwear (up to 20%), and certain dairy and agricultural products (over-quota rates can exceed 200%). Electronics and technology goods generally enter at 0%.
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