Question 1

What import duties apply when shipping from South Africa to Canada?

Accepted Answer

Goods shipped from South Africa to Canada are subject to Most Favoured Nation (MFN) duty rates of 0% - 9.5% depending on the product's HS code classification. There is no bilateral trade agreement between these countries.

Question 2

What is the VAT/GST rate in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Canada charges GST 5% on imported goods. This is calculated on the CIF value plus import duty.

Question 3

How long does shipping take from South Africa to Canada?

Accepted Answer

Air freight: approximately 3 business days. Sea freight: approximately 25 business days

Question 4

What documents are needed to ship from South Africa to Canada?

Accepted Answer

Required documents typically include: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, and Customs Declaration Form.

HS Code	Description	General Rate	Preferential Rate
4602.19	Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles	8%	8%
6913.10	Ceramic statuettes and ornaments — porcelain	7%	7%
6913.90	Other ceramic ornaments	7%	7%
7013.99	Other glassware — decorative	7.5%	7.5%
9401.61	Upholstered wooden seats	9.5%	9.5%
9403.30	Wooden office furniture	9.5%	9.5%
9403.50	Wooden bedroom furniture	9.5%	9.5%
9403.60	Other wooden furniture	9.5%	9.5%
9701.10	Paintings, drawings, pastels — hand-executed	0%	0%
9701.90	Other paintings and drawings	0%	0%

Shipping from South Africa to Canada