Duty on wine shipped from the US to British Columbia
A $50.00 order of wine from the US, made outside North America, costs about $12.45 at the door in British Columbia by mail and $2.50 by courier.
Made outside North America
| Order value | By mail | By courier |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $11.20 | $0.00 |
| $50.00 | $12.45 | $2.50 |
| $100.00 | $14.95 | $5.00 |
| $200.00 | $19.95 | $10.00 |
Made in the US, with a CUSMA claim
| Order value | By mail | By courier |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $11.20 | $0.00 |
| $50.00 | $12.45 | $2.50 |
| $100.00 | $14.95 | $5.00 |
| $200.00 | $19.95 | $10.00 |
Estimated charges at the door, in CAD. Estimate from official government data, updated October 3, 2026. Not customs advice.
Why these numbers
Courier parcels from the US enter Canada with no duty up to C$150 and no tax up to C$40. Mail only gets a C$20 limit, and Canada Post adds a handling fee when anything is owed.
Sales tax at the border in British Columbia is GST at 5%, charged on the value plus any duty.
Where the product was made decides the duty rate: goods made in the US, Canada or Mexico can enter duty free with a CUSMA claim.
Alcohol also needs approval from the provincial liquor board, and most carriers will not ship it to consumers.
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Do I pay duty on wine shipped to British Columbia?
A $50.00 order of wine from the US, made outside North America, costs about $12.45 at the door in British Columbia by mail and $2.50 by courier.
Why do mail and courier cost different amounts?
Canada uses higher duty and tax free limits for courier parcels from the US than for mail, and Canada Post charges a handling fee on mail that owes anything.
How accurate is this?
These estimates use official government data, updated October 3, 2026: the US tariff schedule, Canada's customs tariff and surtax orders, and the Bank of Canada exchange rate. They are still estimates, not customs advice: the exact tariff code, your paperwork and the carrier's fees decide the final amount. Use the checker below for your exact price and product.