Import Duty from China to Canada
Exactly what you’ll pay to import from China to Canada — duty, GST and clearance, worked out before you order, not after the container lands.
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This is the practical guide to import duty from China to Canada: how the duty is calculated, what tax stacks on top, and the rate by product category. China lost Canada’s General Preferential Tariff from 2025, so standard MFN rates apply. Much furniture (HS 9403) enters at 0%, but some categories run to 6–9.5%. Duty is charged on the customs value in Canadian dollars. Federal 5% GST applies to the duty-paid value; several provinces add PST or a harmonised HST on top. GST-registered importers generally recover the GST as an input tax credit.
How duty and tax are calculated
China lost Canada’s General Preferential Tariff from 2025, so standard MFN rates apply. Much furniture (HS 9403) enters at 0%, but some categories run to 6–9.5%. Duty is charged on the customs value in Canadian dollars.
5% GST (plus provincial PST/HST) GST then applies to the duty-paid value (customs value + duty). Federal 5% GST applies to the duty-paid value; several provinces add PST or a harmonised HST on top. GST-registered importers generally recover the GST as an input tax credit. GST/HST-registered importers recover the import GST as an input tax credit.
Import duty by product category
| Product | HS heading | Canada rate | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture | 9403 | 0–9.5% | Many HS 9403 lines are 0% MFN; upholstered and some wood furniture run to 9.5%. |
| LED & Lighting | 9405 | 0–7% | HS 9405; CSA electrical certification is expected for the Canadian market. |
| Marble & Tiles | 6802 / 6907 | 0–8% | Worked stone/ceramic tile; verify the 6802/6907 subheading. |
| Mattresses & Bedding | 9404 | 0–9.5% | HS 9404; flammability and labelling rules apply. |
| Sanitaryware & Kitchen | 6910 / 7324 | 0–7% | Ceramic sanitaryware 6910; steel kitchenware may carry duty. |
| Machinery & Equipment | 84xx | 0–6% | Mostly low MFN rates; CSA compliance expected for electrical machinery. |
Rates are indicative of the current schedule; your exact rate depends on the full HS classification of your goods. We confirm it before you order.
Reviewed by verified import specialists
The duty, tax and clearance guidance on this page reflects the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) practice and the applicable tariff schedule as of August 2026. Rates and procedures can change — we re-verify this page each quarter and confirm the rate for your specific HS code before you commit to an order. This is practical guidance, not a customs ruling on your particular goods.
A worked landed-cost example
On a US$20,000 order with US$2,300 freight and insurance (customs value US$22,300):
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Customs value (goods + freight + insurance) | US$22,300 |
| Customs duty (MFN duty rates — much furniture at 0%, some to 9.5%) | US$0–2,120 (0–9.5%) |
| GST on the duty-paid value (customs value + duty) | US$1,115 (5% GST) |
| Duty + tax total | from US$1,115 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty from China to Canada?
China lost Canada’s General Preferential Tariff from 2025, so standard MFN rates apply. Much furniture (HS 9403) enters at 0%, but some categories run to 6–9.5%. Duty is charged on the customs value in Canadian dollars.
Is duty charged on the goods value or the total?
On the customs value, which includes freight and insurance to the border, not the factory invoice alone. That is why the landed cost is always higher than the factory price.
What tax is charged on top of duty?
5% GST (plus provincial PST/HST) GST on the duty-paid value (customs value + duty). GST/HST-registered importers recover the import GST as an input tax credit.
How do I find the exact duty rate for my product?
Send us the product and we classify it to the correct HS code, then give you the exact current rate and a full landed cost — free, before you commit to an order.
Get your landed cost before you commit to an order
Send us your product list or a supplier link. We classify the goods, confirm the rate against the HS code, and come back with one landed-cost figure delivered to your door in Canada — goods, freight, duty, tax and local charges in a single number.
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