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Canada — Tariffs, Duties, and Import Taxes

Shipments to Canada may be subject to import duties, goods & services tax (GST), harmonized or provincial sales taxes (HST / PST), and customs clearance fees. These charges are determined by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and, where applicable, provincial revenue authorities. The recipient is responsible for payment of all import-related charges assessed at the time of delivery.

The following guidelines apply to personal import shipments:

Tax Thresholds & Applicability

• Goods valued at over CAD $20 may be subject to GST and/or HST/PST, regardless of whether duty is assessed.

• The tax rate charged depends on the province of delivery (GST only, GST+PST, or HST provinces).

• Taxes are calculated on the declared value of the goods and may also include shipping charges as part of the assessed value.

Taxes are assessed entirely by CBSA and cannot be modified or waived by the shipper.

Duties (Customs Tariffs)

• Import duty rates vary based on tariff classification (HS code), product composition, country of origin, and trade agreement eligibility.

• Some products may enter duty-free under trade agreements when origin qualification is properly documented; others may be subject to standard MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) tariff rates.

• CBSA may reclassify products at its discretion if it determines a different tariff category applies.

Where duty is assessed, it is collected by the carrier or CBSA before delivery.

Customs Clearance & Brokerage Fees

• Courier and postal carriers may charge customs processing, brokerage, or disbursement fees in addition to any duties or taxes.

• These fees are separate from our shipping charges and are the responsibility of the recipient.

Delivery timelines may be extended if a shipment is held for review by CBSA.

Personal Import Quantity Limits

Health-related consumer products imported into Canada are typically limited to:

• a 90-day personal-use supply or

• one course of treatment (whichever is less)

Shipments exceeding reasonable personal-use quantities may be:

• delayed for regulatory review,

• treated as a commercial import, or

• refused or returned by CBSA.

Repeated shipments over short intervals may also be reviewed for commercial intent.

Prohibited or Restricted Ingredients

Some products and ingredients may be restricted, require a prescription, or be disallowed for import into Canada. CBSA and Health Canada reserve the right to:

• detain,

• refuse entry, or

• require documentation

for any shipment that does not meet Canadian import or labeling requirements.

We do not control, influence, or overturn customs determinations.

Responsibility for Import Charges

By placing an order for delivery to Canada, the customer acknowledges and agrees that:

• all duties, taxes, brokerage fees, and customs charges are the responsibility of the recipient;

• refusal or non-payment of charges may result in the package being returned or abandoned; and

• refunds on returned or undeliverable packages will follow our standard international return policy and may exclude shipping costs and customs-related expenses.

Shipping

All orders from KosherVitamins.com are shipped quickly and securely from our U.S. warehouse by Air Freight.

Most orders arrive within the estimated delivery window shown at checkout. In rare cases, delivery may take a little longer due to customs inspections, air freight delays, or other factors outside of our control.

We always do our best to make sure your order reaches you as quickly and smoothly as possible.

💬 Need help? If you ever have questions about shipping or customs, our friendly customer care team is always happy to assist.