Home goods estimate scope
Home goods span many materials and commodity codes, from textiles to ceramics to small furniture, each with its own rate. This broad bucket is a starting point; use a precise code for an accurate estimate.
Canada
Canadian home goods import duty calculator
Quick answer: this calculator applies current Canada low-value rules, a representative 6.5% home goods rate when normal tariffs apply, 5% GST (federal), and the carrier fee you select. The exact duty depends on the final tariff code and origin.
For repeat import estimates
Pricing more than one SKU or destination?
BorderTally Pro is for small importers, ecommerce sellers, and sourcing teams who need a CSV landed-cost pass before quoting or ordering. Treat the result as a planning estimate and confirm exact tariff codes before making shipment decisions.
Rules as of 2026-07, last checked (version 2026.07.13-v2). Note: 2026 de-minimis rules are changing — always confirm the current rule with the official source before relying on this estimate.
Next data step
Split home goods into verified commodity-code rows for Canada before relying on this for a real shipment.
Official sources: www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca www.canadapost-postescanada.ca www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
FAQ
How is Canada duty calculated on home and kitchen items?
It depends on the material and the commodity code, which vary a lot across home goods. This estimate uses one broad bucket, so verify the exact code against the official Canada tariff.
Does the Canada low-value threshold apply to homeware?
Homeware follows the same low-value parcel rules as other consumer goods: postal shipments from every country and courier shipments from outside the United States or Mexico use the CAD 20 duty-and-tax threshold. A courier shipment from the United States or Mexico can use the higher CAD 150 duty threshold and CAD 40 tax threshold only when the goods entered the commerce of that country before shipment to Canada; simple transshipment does not qualify. Confirm the current threshold with the official source.
What about larger furniture?
Larger or heavier items can attract different commodity codes, higher shipping, and sometimes additional handling. Treat this estimate as a floor and confirm with the carrier and the official tariff.
Do shipping and insurance count toward the taxable value?
In most destinations, yes: customs value for homeware is typically the price paid plus international shipping and insurance, so a heavy item with expensive freight has a higher tax base as well as a higher courier bill. postal shipments from every country and courier shipments from outside the United States or Mexico use the CAD 20 duty-and-tax threshold. A courier shipment from the United States or Mexico can use the higher CAD 150 duty threshold and CAD 40 tax threshold only when the goods entered the commerce of that country before shipment to Canada; simple transshipment does not qualify.
Estimate only. This calculator does not provide customs, legal, or tax advice. Final charges are determined by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the parcel carrier. The numeric tax line includes federal GST only and excludes provincial PST/HST variations. The CAD 40/150 thresholds require a qualifying courier shipment from the United States or Mexico; postal shipments and other ship-from countries use the CAD 20 baseline in this model.