Low-value relief is narrow
Under CUSMA, courier shipments may see duty relief under CA$150 and tax relief under CA$40, but this does not apply to all shipments or origins. Goods from China are not automatically tax-free — assume GST/HST can apply.
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Teardown library
Aluminum phone stand
An anonymous phone stand teardown showing how finish, hinge quality, carton data, MOQ, and 3PL prep affect a simple-looking 1688 product.
Buyer context
Seller considering switching a simple accessory from marketplace sourcing to 1688
What a useful report contains
What a useful report contains
Continue, ask, sample, manual review, or stop decision
Product and supplier match evidence
Known costs, assumptions, and missing package fields
MOQ and cash-pressure notes
Product, compliance, prep, and route risk flags
Questions and next action before supplier payment
Local market context
What changes landed cost to Canada
Canada charges GST/HST and possible duty on imports, with limited low-value relief for courier shipments. A low 1688 price is only the start of your real landed cost.
GST/HST plus duty, by province
GST (5%) or HST (up to 15% depending on province) applies on most imports, plus possible Customs Duty based on tariff classification and origin. The CBSA duty/tax estimator is the entry point.
Clearing customs is not permission to sell
Health Canada, CCPSA product-safety, and labelling rules still apply. 1688 listing claims do not prove Canadian compliance for children's products, electronics, or cosmetics.
Official sources
For sourcing planning only. GST/HST, Customs Duty, tariff classification, province, and origin can change the final amount — confirm with the CBSA or a customs broker before paying a supplier.
Samples are not customer proof or a guarantee
Sample reports are illustrative, privacy-safe decision records. Actual product quality, price, freight, duty, tax, clearance, and service scope depend on current evidence and official or manual review.