Halifax (east) and Vancouver (west) are the main vehicle ports; Toronto handles air. Duty around 6.1% on non-NAFTA-origin vehicles plus 5% GST and provincial tax. Canada’s RIV programme governs vehicle admissibility — eligibility should be checked before shipping. Indicative figures — verify against current rules.
28–42 days
$2,500 – $6,200
Sea container
Halifax / Vancouver
We route through the gateway that best fits your timeline and budget — sea for value, air where speed matters.
Charges are typically assessed on the CIF value (vehicle value plus insurance and freight) at the point of clearance. We confirm exact figures against current rates before you commit.
Halifax on the east coast and Vancouver on the west handle vehicle arrivals by sea, typically 28–42 days; Toronto is the air gateway.
Canada’s RIV programme restricts which vehicles are admissible, especially by age and compliance. We check eligibility before shipping so there are no surprises at the border.
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