Breezecatcher clothesline options for delivery to Canada
We have two options for delivery to Canada.
USPS to Canada Post - Delivery can take up to two weeks after dispatch, but is the lower cost option for customs clearing charges ($5) and tax on the declared value if the items (5% to 15%). Unfortunately delivery cost more.
UPS Expedited - Fast delivery, but customs clearing charges are higher. There is no UPS handling fee but there could be brokerage fees. Good news is these can be avoided. Check out this article for advice. How to avoid UPS brokerage fees
Recommended customs clearing agents in Canada - Argo Customs
You will receive a tracking number so keep an eye on delivery. Contact UPS before arrival and ask for their procedure for self clearing if you want to avoid extra fees.
Deliveries are subject to the goods and services tax (GST) or provincial sales taxes (PST), Quebec sales tax (QST) or harmonized sales tax (HST).
| Province of Delivery | GST | PST | HST |
| Alberta | 5% | ||
| British Columbia | 5% | 7% | |
| Manitoba | 5% | 8% | |
| New Brunswick | 13% | ||
| Newfoundland & Labrador | 13% | ||
| Northwest Territories | 5% | ||
| Nova Scotia | 15% | ||
| Nunavut | 5% | ||
| Ontario | 13% | ||
| Prince Edward Island | 14% | ||
| Quebec | 5% | 9.975% | |
| Saskatchewan | 5% | 5% | |
| Yukon Territory | 5% | ||
We can also deliver to a pick up point on the border. Check out Kinek to find your local border drop off point.Simply collect and pay all duties on your return.
Personal exemptions
You may qualify for a personal exemption when returning to Canada. This allows you to bring goods up to a certain value into the country without paying regular duty and taxes.
- You can claim goods worth up to CAN$800.
- Goods must be in your possession and reported at time of entry to Canada.
- If the value of the goods you are bringing back exceeds CAN$800, duties and taxes are applicable only on amount of the imported goods that exceeds CAN$800.
- A minimum absence of 48 hours from Canada is required. For example, if you left at 19:00 on Friday the 15th, you may return no earlier than 19:00 on Sunday the 17th to claim the exemption.
Shipping charges and insurance is also subject to tax and duties.
Visit this website to estimate tax and duty on postal deliveries
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/dte-acl/est-cal-eng.html