Canada — Customs, duties & de minimis
Canada — Customs, duties & de minimis
Incoterm: DAP — the recipient pays duties, GST/HST, and brokerage/advancement fees.
Carrier: From Japan via Japan Post → delivered by Canada Post (ePacket Light / EMS, tracked). Typical 6–10 business days.
1) De minimis overview
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Postal (Canada Post): ≤ C$20 duty- and tax-free; above C$20, duties and GST/HST apply.
Note: Shipments mailed from Japan enter under postal rules → C$20 threshold.
2) Assessment
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Duties by HS code and origin.
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GST/HST typically on CIF (or CIF + duty), assessed by the CBSA.
3) Fees
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Canada Post collects a C$9.95 handling fee on assessed postal items.
5) Notes
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Customs/carrier may request ID or proof of purchase; slow replies can cause delays/returns.
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Store prices exclude duties, taxes, and carrier fees.