The Customs or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... for spirits gin and Jenever to Canada is classified under Food & Beverage(cdf categories).
The HSCODE applied for spirits gin and Jenever is 22-8-50-0-90
The taxA fee imposed by a government on personal or corporate incom... is applied on the total sum of item cost, insurance cost and shipment cost.
The custom/import taxes are:
General duty is 4.92¢/litre of absol%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 1 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 2 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 3 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 4 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 5 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 6 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 7 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 8 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 9 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 10 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 11 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 12 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 13 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 14 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 15 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 16 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 17 is 0%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 18 is NULL
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 19 is NULL
The average VAT rate applicable in Canada is 0.13
Note: If the special tariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate is NULL then general duty is applicable.
The other taxes applicable are:
Excise duty
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To get the accurate amount, calculate here
Calculation method:
Customs Duties or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... and taxes will be pending and need to be cleared while importing goods into Canada whether by a private individual or a commercial entity.
The valuation method is FOB
Below table provide the Duty and Sales taxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... for Canada:
| Duty Rates | Average Duty Rate | Sales Tax(GST) | Threshold on goods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% to 35%(Some electronic goods are duty free) | 8.50% | GST: 5%, PST, HST | if productThe result of a manufacturing or natural process (such as fo... value is less than CA$20.00 then duty, GST, HST, PST nothing is applicable |
Sales TaxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the...
In Canada there are three types of sales taxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the...:
- GST
- PST
- HST
Note: Commercial importers are subjected GST and Non commercial or Private importers are subjected to GST, PST or HST.
Sales taxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... = Value of the goods + duty + excise duty (if applicable).
Excise fee is applicable alcohol and tobacco products, but taxA fee imposed by a government on personal or corporate incom... will be collected in 3 different ways based on below measurements
- FOB
- quantity measurements
- based on alcohol content for alcohol products.
For more information on alcohol and tobacco products More information on Excise Goods
For more information on Importing by mail or courier
For more information on Restricted and prohibited items
Applying for a refund of duty and taxes
In case of overpayment of duty and taxes, the importer can apply for duty and tax refund refund of duty and taxes
Prohibited Items:
- No items are prohibited
Other related items:
Asti spumante
Sparkling wine
Champagne brut and bottle
Vodka energy drink
Spirits brandy – cognac, Cocktail, Brandy
spirits gin and Jenever
Spirits tequila and cuervo, Mezcal
Malt whiskey and Whisky – scotch of 2 to 4 litres
Coffee – instant coffee – flavoured and Cappuccino hazelnut (powdered drink mix)
Tea leaves – black > 3kg
Tea leaves – green < 3kg - flavoured
Lemons,Cranberry, Apples – fresh
Dry fruit and bananas – dried
Cherries in syrup – maraschino, Cherries,
Fresh green chilli and Chili peppers
Dates – dried
Dried tropical fruit, Truffles, and Blueberry
Kiwifruit – fresh
Dried mushrooms
Fruit jam, honey & spreads jam – guava,
Jatropha oil and Avocado oil,
Sauce – mustard
Chocolates and pralines-truffles