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Canada Import Customs and Duties

Updated 2026-08-02

Canada customs duties vary by product and country of origin. Import GST (5%) applies to most goods. CUSMA provides preferential rates for US/Mexico goods.

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Canada's de minimis threshold is CAD $20 for customs duties and CAD $40 for taxes (imported by mail).

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