Free Tool

US-to-Canada Import
Cost Calculator

Instantly estimate every fee, tax, and duty before you buy. No surprises at the border.

Estimates only. Actual costs may vary. Consult CBSA or a licensed customs broker for your specific situation.

Vehicle Details
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Fees & Levies
Air Conditioning Flat $100 CAD federal excise tax
RIV Registration Fee $325 CAD + applicable tax (mandatory)
RecallCheck — Recall Clearance Letter $49.95 CAD — required by RIV for all imports
Green Levy (Fuel Guzzler) Based on fuel consumption rating
Required Modifications (Estimates)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ~$250 avg — required if pre-1990 or missing
Metric Speedometer Label ~$125 avg — km/h must be primary display
Bilingual Safety Labels (EN/FR) ~$300 avg — required for all imported vehicles
Provincial Safety Inspection ~$150 avg — varies by province
Customs Broker Fee ~$350 avg — optional but recommended
Estimated Total Cost (CAD)
$0
Including vehicle purchase price converted to CAD
Cost Breakdown
Vehicle Price
Import Duty
Taxes (GST/HST/PST)
Gov't Fees & Levies
Modifications
Vehicle Purchase Price
USD converted at 1.38
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Import Duty
CUSMA rate: 0%
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GST (5%)
On vehicle value + duty
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Provincial Tax
ON: 8% PST component
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A/C Excise Tax
Flat federal levy
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Green Levy
Based on fuel consumption
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RIV Registration Fee
$325 + applicable tax
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RecallCheck — Recall Clearance Letter
Required by RIV · recallcheck.ca
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Est. Modifications & Inspections
Select items above to include
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Total Import Costs (above purchase price)
Duty + taxes + fees + modifications
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Get Your Recall Clearance Letter →

Required by RIV for all US vehicle imports. From $49.95 CAD.

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Import Duty

Vehicles manufactured in the US, Canada, or Mexico qualify for 0% duty under the CUSMA/USMCA trade agreement. All other countries are subject to 6.1% of the declared value.

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Sales Tax

Federal GST (5%) plus provincial sales tax applies to the vehicle's declared value plus any import duty. Ontario uses HST (13%), Quebec uses GST + QST, Alberta has no provincial tax.

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RIV Fee

The Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) charges $325 CAD + applicable tax to process your vehicle import. You have 45 days from the import date to complete RIV registration and inspection.

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Recall Letter Required

CBSA and RIV require a recall clearance letter from the manufacturer for all imported vehicles. RecallCheck.ca processes these letters starting at $49.95 CAD.