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Duty, (GST) or (HST), and (PST)

For accurate information Check with: Canada Customs and Revenue Agency

Duty, (GST) or (HST), and (PST) may be payable on items mailed to you from outside of Canada.

It Depends on:

1. The item's value in Canadian dollars

• An item mailed to you and worth $20 CAN or less - no duty or tax is payable
• An item mailed is worth more than $20 CAN - Duty, the GST or HST, and any PST on the item's full value are payable

The following items do not qualify for the $20 CAN exemption:

• tobacco
• books
• periodicals
• magazines
• alcoholic beverages
• goods ordered through a Canadian post office box or intermediary

2. Whether or not it is a gift

• A gift worth $60 CAN or less, you don't have to pay duty or tax
• A gift worth more than $60 you must pay duty and tax on amount over $60 CAN. For example, if a relative sends you a gift worth $200 CAN, you must pay the applicable duty, the GST or HST, and any PST on $140 CAN

The $60 CAN gift exemption does not apply to:

• tobacco
• alcoholic beverages
• advertising material
• items sent by a business, company, or association

This information is meant as a guide only. It may not be accurate at the time your read it as it is subject to change. Be sure!

Always Check with the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.

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