What VAT applies when importing from China into Canada?

Import GST of 5% is charged in Canada on the goods plus freight plus duty.

🇨🇦Can a buyer in Canada import from China?🇨🇳

We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in Canada.

Tariffs and trade agreements

No shared trade bloc or bilateral agreement we track: standard (MFN) tariffs apply.

Import requirements in Canada

Import VAT in Canada (B2B): Import GST of 5% is charged in Canada on the goods plus freight plus duty. CRA Canada Duty depends on the HS code; put both into the landed-cost calculator.

11,986 suppliers in China on record

Manufacturers and wholesalers based in China, each card carrying the open-record facts we hold and the source behind them.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a company in Canada buy from a supplier in China?: We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in Canada.
What VAT applies when importing from China into Canada?: Import GST of 5% is charged in Canada on the goods plus freight plus duty.
Do Canada and China share a trade agreement?: No shared trade bloc or bilateral agreement we track: standard (MFN) tariffs apply.

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