What are the costs associated with importing goods into Canada?

It's essential to understand the various costs associated with this process to make informed decisions. Here is a short explanation of each of the cost associated with importing into Canada

Duties:

Duties refer to the taxes imposed by the Canadian government on imported goods. These duties are typically calculated based on the classification and value of the item being imported. The amount of the duties to be paid is will vary depending on the product category, price and country of manufacture. There are some products that are exempt from paying duties like baby clothing made in anywhere. There are some products that are exempt from paying duties if they were made in a CUSMA country (Canada, United States or Mexico). Find more information here.

Taxes:

In addition to duties, imported goods are subject to taxes imposed by the Canadian government. These taxes, such as Goods and Services Tax (GST) or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), are applied based on the value of the imported item. You can calculate your approximated taxes here.

Brokerage:

Brokerage fees are incurred when a customs broker facilitates the clearance of imported goods through Canadian customs. These fees cover the services provided by the broker to ensure compliance with import regulations and smooth customs clearance. As part of our service, brokerage fees are included in the overall costs associated with importing goods into Canada.

Transportation:

Transportation costs encompass the expenses associated with transporting goods from the US address provided by our brand to the designated pickup location in Canada. Our service includes transportation fees in what you pay so don't worry about it.

Here is an example:

You buy a pair of athletic shoes with the following characteristics and you want to bring it into Canada and pick them up in our Kamato warehouse location:

You paid CAD 200.00

Weight of the products: 1 lbs .

They were made in Vietnam.

Since the product was made in a country different from Canada, United States or Mexico, you would need to pay duties for them. The duties are CAD 40.00.

The tax is 13% applied to the price paid for the product and the duties, so you have to pay CAD 31.20 in taxes.

The brokerage fee in included in our fees.

The CBP fee to bring it into Canada is CAD 11.00

The total you would need to pay to bring your product across the border will be: CAD 82.20

Duties:         40.00 CAD

Taxes:          31.20 CAD

CBP Fee:     10.00 CAD

Total:           81.20 CAD