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import into canada
Import into the USA
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Select Canada or the US as your destination, and where the goods are made. Origin determines whether a trade agreement like CUSMA reduces or eliminates the duty.
The HS code sets the duty rate. No code? Enter a description and the tool looks it up using our AI-powered Canada or US tariff lookup tools.
Customs calculates duty on goods value plus freight and insurance. Enter these and the calculator returns your estimated duties, taxes, tariffs and total.
The calculator returns your full landed cost, not just the duty. A common reason importers get surprised at delivery is that they budget for duty alone and forget the taxes and fees stacked on top. Your estimate accounts for:
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Even duty-free goods are subject to the 5% federal GST, and many provinces add HST or PST on top, so the tax line is often larger than the duty line.
Goods that qualify under CUSMA (the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement) often enter duty-free, but they must meet the rules of origin. Verify your code with the Canada tariff lookup tool.
The federal GST is 5%. Depending on the province of import, you may pay HST or a separate provincial sales tax. Our guide on the difference between GST, HST, and PST breaks down which applies where.
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Importing into the US means classifying under the HTS and checking for additional tariffs based on country of origin.
Set by the product's 10-digit HTS code. Confirm yours with the US tariff lookup.
Section 301, Section 232, and other trade action tariffs can impose high costs on specific countries. These change frequently.
The low-value exemption changed in 2025.
Import duty is calculated by multiplying the customs value of your goods by the duty rate tied to their HS or HTS classification. Sales tax (GST/HST/PST in Canada, or federal fees in the US) and any applicable tariffs are then added to reach your total landed cost.
Low-value courier shipments from the US and Mexico can qualify for duty and tax exemptions below the set de minimis thresholds under CUSMA. Goods that qualify under CUSMA rules of origin may also enter duty-free at any value, though GST and provincial taxes can still apply.
US import duty varies by product and is set by the 10-digit HTS code, ranging from 0% to well over 25% once additional tariffs are included. Many goods now carry Section 301 or 232 tariffs on top of the base rate, so the HTS rate alone may understate your cost.
You don't need one to get a rough estimate, but an accurate HS code produces a far more reliable result. Use the Canada tariff lookup or US tariff lookup to find yours before you calculate.
Yes. BorderBuddy's duty and tax calculator is free to use with no account required. You only pay duties, taxes, and brokerage when you actually import.