Tariff Calculator: U.S. → Canada (2026)
U.S. to Canada in 2026: the U.S. levies no federal export duty — your cost sits at Canadian customs = duty under the Canadian Customs Tariff (by the 10-digit Canadian code; CUSMA-qualifying goods can claim preferential treatment) + 5% GST (basis includes international freight). De minimis: ≤CAD 20 duty- and tax-free; CAD 20–40 tax due but no duty (courier/postal). The calculator below ships prefilled with the U.S. → Canada simplified regime.
This lane charges in the opposite direction to U.S. imports: the cost lands at Canadian customs, not on the U.S. export side. The calculator runs the simplified regime — GST plus the de-minimis call — while the duty itself follows the Canadian official tariff; the simplified regime does not guess the rate. CUSMA origin qualification is this lane's biggest duty-saving variable.
Simplified regime: import VAT/GST & de minimis; duty per local tariff
Destination is Canada: U.S.-only layers (301/232, MPF/HMF) do not apply. Results cover import VAT/GST and de minimis only (simplified regime).
What this lane costs you (simplified regime)
- Canadian dutyAssessed under the Canadian Customs Tariff on the 10-digit Canadian commodity code; CUSMA-qualifying goods can claim preferential rates — the calculator shows the de-minimis call and the official tariff entry point
- GSTGoods and services tax at 5%; basis = goods value + international freight (duty excluded; local customs assessment prevails)
- De minimis≤CAD 20: duty- and tax-free; CAD 20–40: tax due but no duty (courier/postal channels)
- U.S. sideNo federal export duty on U.S. exports — costs concentrate in domestic logistics and Canadian customs clearance
Simplified regime (Canada): U.S.-only layers (301/232, MPF/HMF) do not apply on this lane — they attach to entries into the U.S. This page covers Canadian import GST and de minimis only; duty follows the Canadian official tariff (CUSMA preference is claimed and verified by the CBSA at import).
Frequently asked questions
What taxes and duties do I pay shipping from the U.S. to Canada?
Two layers, both on the Canadian import side: ① duty — assessed under the Canadian Customs Tariff on the 10-digit commodity code (the simplified regime doesn't guess the rate); CUSMA-qualifying goods claim preferential rates with a certification of origin, verified by the CBSA at import; ② GST at 5% — basis = goods value + international freight (computed directly). The U.S. levies no federal export duty. Enter your code and value above for the GST amount and the de-minimis call.
Which parcel values clear Canadian customs duty-free?
Canada's de minimis runs on courier/postal channels: goods ≤CAD 20 are duty- and tax-free; CAD 20–40 pay tax (GST) but no duty; above CAD 40 both duty and GST apply as normal. Amounts are assessed in Canadian dollars (the calculator converts at the live rate). Note: the higher CUSMA courier thresholds (CAD 40/150) carry conditions — confirm current CBSA practice with your carrier before shipping commercially.
Which code do I use? How do U.S. HTS codes relate to Canadian commodity codes?
The first 6 digits (HS level) align on both sides; they diverge after that — the U.S. uses 8/10-digit HTS, Canada uses 10-digit commodity codes. The calculator uses the HTS code to identify the goods; Canadian duty follows the rate for the Canadian code found in the Customs Tariff, and a CUSMA certification of origin is needed to claim preference.
Sources: Canada Customs Tariff — Department of Finance Canada
What should be on the commercial invoice for U.S.-to-Canada shipments?
Beyond the standard ten fields, cover this lane's specifics: country of origin (United States), value currency (CAD or USD — the calculator converts at the live rate) and Incoterms; the 10-digit Canadian commodity code when known; and a CUSMA certification of origin when claiming preference. Generate a compliant invoice online.
Estimates only. Not customs, tax, or legal advice. Actual duties are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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