LK → CA · trade route
Import duty from Sri Lanka to Canada
Everything charged at the border when goods move from Sri Lanka to Canada: base duty, additional tariff measures, VAT/GST at 5.00%. rates updated 29 Aug 2026
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How charges are calculated for this route
Canada assesses duty on the customs value of your shipment including freight and insurance (CIF basis). The base rate depends on the product's HS classification. Shipments valued under 150 CAD enter duty-free. CUSMA couriers: duty 150 CAD / tax 40 CAD; GST 5% + provincial.
Frequently asked
Do I pay duty on the shipping cost? Yes — Canada uses the CIF basis, so freight and insurance are added to the goods value before duty is calculated.
Is there a threshold below which nothing is charged? Shipments valued under 150 CAD clear duty-free, though VAT may still apply.
How current are these rates? Base rates come from the official tariff schedule and are refreshed weekly; additional measures are checked against the published notices. Last verified 29 Aug 2026.
Other routes into Canada
Estimates from official published schedules — not customs advice.