Politique d’expédition

Duties & Taxes

Import Duties, Taxes, and Brokerage Fees: Import duties, taxes, and brokerage fees are not included in the shipping cost and will be collected upon delivery from the carrier based on the value of the items. We recommend shipping internationally via USPS if available, as the brokerage fees are much less than UPS or FedEx. You can check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be.

Import Duties, Taxes, and Brokerage Fees Explained:

• Import Duties: Taxes levied on imported goods by the destination country’s customs authorities.

• Taxes: Additional charges based on the value of the items being imported.

• Brokerage Fees: Fees charged by the carrier for processing the customs clearance of the shipment.

Not Included in the Shipping Cost: When you pay for shipping, you’re paying only for the transportation of the goods from the sender to the recipient’s country. Import duties, taxes, and brokerage fees are separate charges that are not covered by the shipping fee.

Collected Upon Delivery from the Carrier Based on Value: These charges are typically collected by the carrier (such as UPS, FedEx, or USPS) when they deliver the package to the recipient. The amount collected depends on the declared value of the goods being imported.

Checking with the Country’s Customs Office: It’s advisable for recipients to check with their country’s customs office to determine what additional costs (such as import duties, taxes, and fees) they may incur when receiving international shipments. This helps them anticipate and budget for these expenses.

Fees for Canadian Orders

Taxes: Each item entering Canada will be charged GST (General Sales Tax) and PST (Provincial Sales Tax - varies by province) based on the declared value.

Duties: Under NAFTA, items that are deemed manufactured in the US and Mexico are duty-free. A duty may apply to an item manufactured outside of the US.

Brokerage Fees: Processing fees that are charged by the shipping provider are called brokerage fees. Courier companies and postal services use customs brokers to get packages processed through Canada Customs at the Canadian border.

UPS & FedEx: FedEx charges brokerage fees based on the value of your order in CAD. Charges typically apply to all shipments and must be paid at the time of delivery.