Source data
Canadian border remission thresholds by shipment route
Sources checked
- 01Mail
The ordinary C$20 threshold applies regardless of dispatch country. Source 1
- 02Courier
Identify the country from which the goods enter Canada and where they entered commerce. Source 2
- 03Eligible U.S. or Mexico courier shipment
Tax relief applies through C$40 and duty relief through C$150. Source 1
- 04Check product exclusions
The rules exclude certain product categories even when the value is low. Source 1
Start with the carrier and then check where the goods entered commerce.
Canadian border remission thresholds by shipment route
Amounts are Canadian dollars. The Canadian Border Services Agency lists exclusions, including alcohol and tobacco. Carrier fees and separate exemptions can affect the final cost.
| Source | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mail from any country | C$20 or less | Duty and tax free for eligible goods | Source 1 |
| Mail from any country | Above C$20 | Ordinary duty and tax rules apply | Source 1 |
| Courier from a country other than the United States or Mexico | C$20 or less | Duty and tax free for eligible goods | Source 1 |
| Courier from a country other than the United States or Mexico | Above C$20 | Ordinary duty and tax rules apply | Source 1 |
| Eligible courier shipment from the United States or Mexico | C$40 or less | Duty and tax free | Source 1 |
| Eligible courier shipment from the United States or Mexico | Above C$40 through C$150 | Duty free, with applicable taxes due | Source 1 |
| Eligible courier shipment from the United States or Mexico | Above C$150 | Ordinary duty and tax rules apply | Source 1 |
| Qualified commercial shipment under the low-value shipment rules | C$3,300 or less | Potential simplified release and accounting. The separate duty and tax thresholds still apply. | Source 2 |