Key facts
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- Import VAT/GST
- GST/HST 5% to 15% by region
- De minimis, courier consignments
- No duty up to CAD 20; no tax up to CAD 20
- De minimis, courier consignments from Mexico and the United States
- No duty up to CAD 150; no tax up to CAD 40
- De minimis, postal consignments
- No duty up to CAD 20; no tax up to CAD 20
- Customs tariff
- Own national tariff
- Last updated
- 11 October 2026
Summary
Canada charges GST on imports at 5% to 14.975%, depending on the province or region. Since 1 July 2020, courier consignments with a customs value of up to CAD 20 pay no customs duty and no import tax. Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD).
Currency and customs tariff
Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD).
Import VAT and other taxes in Canada
Canada charges GST on imports at 5% to 14.975%, depending on the province or region.
Canada charges HST on imports at 13% to 15%, depending on the province or region.
| Tax | Region | Rate | Applies to | In force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GST | AB | 5% | All goods | No dates recorded Source |
| GST + PST (GST) | BC | 12% | All goods | No dates recorded |
| GST + PST (GST) | MB | 12% | All goods | No dates recorded |
| HST | NB | 15% | All goods | No dates recorded Source |
| HST | NL | 15% | All goods | No dates recorded Source |
| HST | NS | 14% | All goods | Since 1 April 2025 Source |
| GST | NT | 5% | All goods | No dates recorded Source |
| GST | NU | 5% | All goods | No dates recorded Source |
| HST | ON | 13% | All goods | No dates recorded Source |
| HST | PE | 15% | All goods | No dates recorded Source |
| GST + QST (GST) | QC | 14.975% | All goods | No dates recorded |
| GST + PST (GST) | SK | 11% | All goods | No dates recorded |
| GST | YT | 5% | All goods | No dates recorded Source |
De minimis in Canada
Since 1 July 2020, courier consignments with a customs value of up to CAD 20 pay no customs duty and no import tax.
Since 1 July 2020, courier consignments from Mexico and the United States with a customs value of up to CAD 150 pay no customs duty. Import tax is not charged up to CAD 40.
Since 1 July 2020, postal consignments with a customs value of up to CAD 20 pay no customs duty and no import tax.
What changed recently
HST at 14% in NS has applied since 1 April 2025.
The newest release on this page, the import taxes for Canada, went live on border.bot on 11 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does Canada use for customs?
Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in CAD.
What is the GST or HST rate on imports into Canada?
Canada charges GST on imports at 5% to 14.975%, depending on the province or region. Canada charges HST on imports at 13% to 15%, depending on the province or region.
What is the de minimis threshold in Canada?
Since 1 July 2020, courier consignments with a customs value of up to CAD 20 pay no customs duty and no import tax. Since 1 July 2020, courier consignments from Mexico and the United States with a customs value of up to CAD 150 pay no customs duty. Import tax is not charged up to CAD 40. Since 1 July 2020, postal consignments with a customs value of up to CAD 20 pay no customs duty and no import tax.
Sources and updates
The import taxes for Canada come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The de minimis thresholds for Canada come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.