Canada
C$20/40/150 thresholds, Canada Post's C$9.95 fee and a surtax on listed US-made goods.
Last reviewed 9 Nov 2026 · knowledge base v2026.11.12-r3 · Not legal, tax or customs advice.
Thresholds
- Mail: up to C$20 duty- and tax-free. Courier from US/Mexico: up to C$40 free; up to C$150 duty-free with GST/HST. Courier from elsewhere: C$20. Sources: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
US Surtax Order (2026)
- 15%, 25% or 50% on 700+ listed US-origin goods, applying even below the thresholds; GST is computed on value plus surtax. Refunds and adjustments for casual goods use Form B2G. Sources: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
- Businesses can seek remission on qualifying inputs (CN 25-19, updated 8 Oct 2026); this is not for consumer purchases. Sources: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Taxes and fees
- GST 5%; HST 13% (ON), 14% (NS), 15% (NB, NL, PE). Sources: canada.ca
- Canada Post: C$9.95 per dutiable or taxable item. Sources: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca, canadapost-postescanada.ca
- DHL Express: 2.75% of duty and tax, min C$18 (no DHL account). Sources: mydhl.express.dhl
- UPS and FedEx entry fees are value-banded (reported C$19.10 and C$17.25 for C$40.01-60). Unconfirmed Sources: assets.ups.com, jetworldwide.com