Canada eCommerce Facts & Figures
Shipping Rates & Couriers to Canada
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Canada Shipping Tips & Information
Get helpful Canada shipping tips & information. Find out about public holidays and non-working days before you ship.
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Top courier services when shipping to Canada include, USPS First Class International, Hong Kong Post - E-Express & DHL - Express Worldwide.
When shipping to Canada, ensure you pack shipments securely. See our guide.
Payment methods used by Canada are Credit card & bank transfer
Many merchants in Canada provide free shipping to consumers.
Saturday and Sunday are considered non-working days. You may experience delays for your shipments on these days.
Public holidays are also considered as non-working days. Please refer to the country's official Public Holiday page for specific holiday dates. Please refer to the officialHolidays Page
Canada Import Tax & Custom Fees
Canada calculates using the CIF method, which means the import duty and taxes are calculated based on the value of the imported goods as well as shipping costs. Click here or use our calculator to see fees.
Tax & Duty CalculatorDuties & Tax Details For Canada
Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD)
Calculation Method: CIF
Tax & duties are calculated on the price of the products and shipping costs
Tax Threshold: 20 CAD
Tax (VAT/GST): 5%
Duty Threshold: 20 CAD
Import Duty Product Categories
Shipment items in an order will have relevant duties charged at this rate
Mobiles
0%
Tablets
0%
Computers
0%
Cameras
0%
Accessories
0%
Accessories (Battery)
0%
Health & Beauty
18%
Fashion
18%
Watches
0%
Jewelry
8%
Pets Accessories
0%
Dry Food & Supplements
0%
Home Appliances
8%
Home Decor
9.5%
Toys
8%
Sports
0%
Luggage
11%
Audio Video
0%
Documents
0%
Gaming
0%
Books & Collectibles
0%
We try our best to keep this information as accurate as possible, but this information is liable to change at any time.
Shipping Documentation to Canada
Shipping internationally requires a lot of documentation, which can be confusing and time consuming. Easyship generates this paperwork for you automatically based on your shipment's information, making the whole process easy.
Commercial Invoice
Battery Statement
Tax Documents & Shipping labels
Canada Customs: Shipping Restrictions & Prohibited Items
Confused on Canada customs and regulations? Before shipping to Canada (or any country), it's important to know if there are any special arrangements to make when sending them or even if they are legal at all. Get shipping regulations for Canada and other countries at Easyship.
Restricted Items
Counterfeit Goods
Currency
Explosives
Firearms
Vehicles
Prohibited Items
Drugs
Hate Propaganda And Cultural Property
Objectionable Publications
Used Or Second Hand Mattresses
The list of restricted items changes frequently, so it's always best to check the official customs page prior to sending your goods.
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