Canada Import Duty Calculator
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Commercial imports are assessed GST only at the border. Provincial taxes are self-assessed.
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How to calculate Canadian import duties
This free import duty calculator estimates the total landed cost of a Canadian import. Enter the 10-digit tariff item (HS code), the value for duty, the country of origin, and the destination province — the tool applies the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) rate or the best available preferential rate, then layers on surtaxes, SIMA measures, GST/HST/PST/QST, and fees to produce the landed cost.
Trade agreements and preferential rates
TariffCalc supports 20+ tariff treatments, including CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP, CKFTA, and the General Preferential Tariff. When the rules of origin are met, the calculator automatically selects the lowest rate your shipment qualifies for.
Surtaxes and SIMA duties
Retaliatory surtaxes (US steel & aluminum, China EV & steel, and more) can stack on a single import. The calculator detects every applicable SOR order by HS code and country of origin, and flags anti-dumping and countervailing (SIMA) measures when they apply. Results are estimates for guidance only and do not replace a CBSA classification ruling.
Frequently asked questions
How much is import duty in Canada?
There is no single rate. Canadian customs duty depends on the goods’ 10-digit tariff item and their country of origin. Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) rates run from 0% (duty free) to over 18% on some textiles and apparel. If the goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as CUSMA, CETA, or CPTPP, the preferential rate is frequently zero. On top of duty you pay 5% GST plus any provincial HST, PST, or QST. Enter your tariff item above to get the exact rate.
How do I calculate duty and taxes on a Canadian import?
CBSA assesses duty on the value for duty, not the retail price. The sequence is: establish the value for duty (usually transaction value, adjusted per your Incoterm for freight and insurance to the place of export), apply the duty rate for the tariff item, add any applicable surtax and SIMA duty, add excise duty if the goods are subject to it, then calculate GST/HST on the total of all of the above. This means tax is charged on the duty, not just on the value of the goods.
Do I pay GST on imported goods?
Yes. 5% GST applies to virtually all commercial imports, plus the provincial component based on the destination province: 13% HST in Ontario and 15% in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island; 9.975% QST in Quebec; separate PST in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba; GST only in Alberta and the territories. The tax base includes the value for duty plus duties, surtaxes, and excise.
What is the de minimis threshold for imports to Canada?
For casual shipments arriving by mail or courier, the general threshold is CAD $20 — below that, no duty or tax is collected. For goods shipped by courier from the United States or Mexico, CUSMA raises these to CAD $40 for taxes and CAD $150 for duty. These thresholds apply to casual shipments; commercial importations declared on a B3 do not benefit from them.
Are goods from the US duty free under CUSMA?
Not automatically. Shipping from the United States is not enough on its own — the goods must satisfy the CUSMA rules of origin specific to their tariff item, and the importer must hold a valid certification of origin. Without proof of origin, CBSA applies the MFN rate. Separately, certain US-origin goods are captured by retaliatory surtax orders that apply even when CUSMA origin is established.
What are surtaxes and do they apply to my import?
Surtaxes are additional duties imposed by Order in Council (SOR) published in the Canada Gazette, separate from the Customs Tariff. The major programs cover US steel and aluminum (25%), US motor vehicles (25%), Chinese steel and aluminum (25%), and Chinese electric vehicles (100%). Multiple orders can stack on a single import. The calculator detects every applicable order by tariff item and country of origin, and flags anti-dumping and countervailing (SIMA) measures separately.