Electronics & computers Import Duty & GST in Canada
Representative FOB-basis rate, verified 2026-06-01.
Working out the landed cost of electronics & computers imported into Canada? This page gives the import duty, GST and total landed cost for electronics & computers, with a worked example and a calculator preset to the electronics & computers rate.
Electronics & computers are generally duty-free (0%) in Canada — Most consumer electronics and computers are duty-free (0%) in Canada.
On top of any duty, GST of 5% applies even when the duty is 0%. 0% duty is common, but 5% GST (plus any provincial tax) still applies. Confirm the tariff item.
Shipments at or under CAD 150 clear free of duty. Use the calculator below for your exact numbers, then confirm the HS code and rate against the official tariff before relying on the figure.
Worked example: CAD 7,000 of electronics & computers
Take a CAD 7,000 shipment of electronics & computers into Canada, bought FOB with CAD 700 of freight and CAD 70 of insurance, at the representative 0% duty and 5% GST.
| Line item | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Customs value (duty base) | 7,000 |
| Int'l freight & insurance | 770 |
| Import duty (0%) | 0 |
| Import GST (5%) | 350 |
| Total landed cost | 8,120 |
The duty, tax and fees add up to an effective 5.0% on top of the goods value. Change any input in the calculator above to match your own shipment.
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Frequently asked questions
How much import duty is charged on electronics & computers in Canada?+
Most electronics & computers are duty-free (0%) on the FOB customs value. Most consumer electronics and computers are duty-free (0%) in Canada.
Do I pay GST on electronics & computers imported into Canada?+
Yes — GST of 5% applies at import even though the duty is 0%. 0% duty is common, but 5% GST (plus any provincial tax) still applies. Confirm the tariff item.
Is there a duty-free threshold for electronics & computers shipments to Canada?+
Shipments at or under CAD 150 clear free of duty. Assumes a courier shipment from the US or Mexico (CUSMA): no duty at or under CA$150, no tax at or under CA$40, on the value for duty. Goods by post, or from any other country, instead use the CA$20 de minimis for both duty and tax. Alcohol and tobacco are always assessed.
Is this an official Canada customs quote for electronics & computers?+
No — it's an estimate to help you plan. Your actual duty and gst depend on the exact HS classification and origin, determined at clearance. Confirm with the official tariff before you rely on the figure.
Sources
Electronics & computers import duty in other countries
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Estimates only — not customs, tax, or legal advice. Duty and tax depend on exact HS classification and current rules; always confirm with the official customs authority before relying on these figures. Read the full disclaimer.