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United States → Canada
Shipping from United States to Canada
Exporting from the US to Canada: duty-free trade under CUSMA for originating goods, 5% GST (plus provincial tax) and a Canadian Business Number.
Trade agreement
Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA / USMCA)
Import VAT / sales tax
5% GST, plus provincial sales tax in some provinces
Typical ocean transit
rarely used — road 1–5 days
Typical air transit
about 1–2 days
Documents on both sides
Exporter in United States
- Commercial invoice
- CUSMA certification of origin
- Packing list
- EEI filing in AES when required
Importer in Canada
- Canadian Business Number with import/export account
- CBSA accounting through CARM
- Health Canada or CFIA approvals where required
Watch out for
- Only goods meeting CUSMA origin rules are duty-free.
- French-language labelling is required for many consumer products.
Transit times are typical ranges. General guidance only — confirm rates and requirements with a customs broker.
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VAT is calculated on goods value + duty; freight and insurance are excluded here. Confirm the final classification with a customs broker.