Canada

Canadian import duty from China

Estimate the Canada landed cost for parcels shipped from China, using simplified category duty buckets and current Canadian threshold notes.

Carrier fee

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.

China to Canada assumptions

Most consumer goods ship from China without preferential tariff treatment, so the standard category duty rate is used. Exact duty still depends on the commodity code. Exact duty still depends on the commodity or tariff code for each item.

Source freshness

Rules in this estimate were checked on 2026-07-13 (rules as of 2026-07). The calculator reads the shared Canadian rule file so future rule changes land here automatically.

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

Do I pay Canadian customs duty on orders from China under CAD 20?

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. Most consumer goods ship from China without preferential tariff treatment, so the standard category duty rate is used. Exact duty still depends on the commodity code.

Why is this only an estimate?

The final duty rate depends on the exact commodity code, origin rules, reliefs, and the carrier's clearance process.

Does Chinese origin change the duty?

Most consumer goods ship from China without preferential tariff treatment, so the standard category duty rate is used. Exact duty still depends on the commodity code.

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.