New $150 online duty free limit

New $150 online duty free limit

Great news! Under the new U.S./Canada/Mexico trade agreement the online duty free limit has increased from $20 to $150. This means if there is anything under $150 that you cannot access here in Canada, but can order in the U.S., you’re not going to need to pay...
Taxes, Duty and Brokerage Fees

Taxes, Duty and Brokerage Fees

If you’re a Canadian looking at purchasing products in the United States you know how confusing all this talk about taxes and duties can be.  So to help you navigate through the fog I’ve put together a handy little guide so you can find what you really...
Products exempt from duty

Products exempt from duty

Sometimes when shopping/ordering from the US you think you’re getting an incredible deal, only to arrive at customs and get hit with massive duty charges that make you wish you hadn’t bought the item in the first place. Not to worry, more often than not,...
Current border wait times

Current border wait times

Thinking about crossing into the States to pick up a package or drop by a mall? Are you heading back home into Canada after a weekend of cross border shopping? In this post we provide links to official government sites that tell you what kind of a wait to expect when...