Shipping to Canada
Shipping to Canada – what you need to know
When you buy from us and have goods shipped to Canada, here’s what to expect in terms of duty and taxes:
Duty (customs import tax)
Because your purchase falls under tariff code 9705 (“Collectors’ pieces of historical interest”), customs duty in Canada is 0%. No import duty will be charged.
Sales tax (GST / HST / PST)
Although duty is zero, customers are still responsible for paying the applicable Canadian sales tax based on the province or territory where the item is delivered. The table below shows example rates by province/territory.
| Province / Territory | Tax type & breakdown* | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST 5% + PST 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST 5% + PST 7% | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 14% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Québec | GST 5% + QST 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST 5% + PST 6% | 11% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
* GST = Goods & Services Tax (federal). HST = Harmonised Sales Tax (federal + provincial combined). PST = Provincial Sales Tax. QST = Québec Sales Tax.
What this means for you
- You pay the UK price and shipping to us.
- When your item lands in Canada, your local customs or carrier may ask you for the tax amount.
- There is no import duty under tariff code 9705, but sales tax applies based on your province or territory.
- Example: If you purchase something valued at CAD $100 (pre-tax) and you live in Ontario (13%), you may owe approximately CAD $13 in tax.
- The tax is usually collected by the carrier or customs before delivery.
A few extra notes
- The customs description must be accurate and should match the applicable tariff (for example, collectors’ items under tariff code 9705).
- Duties and taxes are set by Canadian authorities and can change. The information above is provided as a general guide.
- This page is for information only. For final tax liability please check with your local customs office or provincial tax authority.
Summary
- Duty: 0% under tariff code 9705 (collectors’ pieces of historical interest).
- Sales tax: GST, HST or PST may be charged depending on the province or territory.
- If you have any questions about shipping to Canada, please contact us before placing your order.