Alex Nguyen · Toronto
$45.00 · parcel $80.00 · Comparison: Significant gap
« Contested via CBSA, recovered $20 »
DHL Express brokerage fee Canada — $200 parcel observed rate
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FeeVerdict Observed Rate
DHL Express · Canada
- Published minimum (DHL 2026 PDF)
- $18.00 CAD
- Schedule 0.1.0 · updated 2026-08-31
- Observed median (n=0, Aug 2026)
- —
- Sample confidenceInsufficient
- Observed range
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Typical fee for $200 parcel:Undetermined
Sample too small for a market median (n=0). This page does not label a gap from observed fees.
Last updated 2026-08-31 · Sources
This comparison applies only if
- The amount is a carrier brokerage/clearance line — not import duty or GST/HST.
- The service matches the published schedule (typically Ground/Standard; Express often bundles brokerage into shipping).
- The parcel’s declared value is in this band ($200).
FeeVerdict receives no compensation from carriers. Verdicts are computed automatically from published tariffs and observed medians.
Source: 0 observations (seed + user) + published official tariff · · Last user submission Aug 28, 2026
Short answer
No verified observations in this parcel-value band yet. The published DHL Express schedule still applies — add a case below so a median can be computed.
Context & comparison method
Planning a Canada import via DHL Express? Brokerage depends on entry-preparation bands, disbursement, and whether you ship Ground or Express. This page shows the published baseline for a $200 customs value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do importers typically pay DHL Express brokerage on a $200 parcel in Canada?
We do not have enough observations in this band yet to publish a typical fee. Compare your invoice to the published schedule, and add a case below.
Does this brokerage median include duties and taxes?
No. This page covers brokerage/clearance fees only. Import duties, GST/HST, and government charges are separate line items — often confused with carrier 'processing' or 'advancement' fees.
I was charged more than the observed median — what now?
Use our check tool with your exact fee amount, or browse charged-fee pages for your invoice total. Compare line-by-line against the DHL Express rate guide, or generate a neutral dispute script.
Does Express shipping use the same brokerage fees as Ground?
Usually not. Express and air services typically bundle customs clearance into the shipping rate you paid at checkout. Ground/standard schedules — and this page's published baseline — refer to entry-preparation fees billed separately. If you shipped Express, your brokerage line may not be comparable to the ground tariff.
Community observations
Marie Tremblay · Montréal
$35.00 · parcel $80.00 · Comparison: Significant gap
« Frais contestés — remboursement partiel obtenu »
| Fee Type | Published | Observed | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / clearance for value band | $18.00 | $0.00 | -100.0% |
| Disbursement fee | Variable | Variable | N/A |
| Multiline entry (>5 lines) | $6.00 | $6.00 | 0.0% |
| Parcel value band | Observations | Median observed | Tariff ref. | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 CAD | 1 | $15.31 | $18.00 | Undetermined |
| 80 CAD | 4 | $16.66 | $18.00 | Undetermined |
| 100 CAD | 2 | $29.88 | $18.00 | Undetermined |
| 150 CAD | 0 | — | $18.00 | Undetermined |
| 200 CAD | 0 | — | $18.00 | Undetermined |
| Version | Effective | Published min |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1.0 | $18.00 |
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