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$45.00 — Toronto · parcel $80.00 · Comparison: Significant gap
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DHL Express brokerage fee Canada — $50 parcel observed rate
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FeeVerdict Observed Rate
DHL Express · Canada
- Published minimum (DHL 2026 PDF)
- $18.00 CAD
- Observed median (n=7, Aug 2026)
- $17.00 CAD
- Observed range
- $14.75 – $45.00 CAD
Typical fee for $50 parcel:Within range
Within the published tariff range (+0% vs published minimum).
Last updated 2026-08-31 · Sources
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Source: 7 observations (seed + user) + published official tariff · · Last user submission Aug 28, 2026
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$35.00 — Montréal · parcel $80.00 · Comparison: Significant gap
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| Fee Type | Published | Observed | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / clearance for value band | $18.00 | $17.00 | -5.6% |
| 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 | 7 | $17.00 | $18.00 | Within range |
| 80 CAD | 4 | $16.66 | $18.00 | Within range |
| 100 CAD | 2 | $29.88 | $18.00 | Significant gap |
| 150 CAD | 7 | $17.00 | $18.00 | Within range |
| 200 CAD | 7 | $17.00 | $18.00 | Within range |
| Version | Effective | Published min |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1.0 | $18.00 |
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 $50 customs value.
FeeVerdict Observed Rate for this value band: median $17 from 7 verified seed cases, compared to DHL Express's published Canada schedule (DHL 2026 PDF).
Frequently Asked Questions
What do importers typically pay DHL Express brokerage on a $50 parcel in Canada?
Our observed median is $17 based on 7 seed cases near this parcel value. Your invoice may differ if service tier (Express vs Ground) or multiline entries apply.
Does this brokerage median include duties and taxes?
No. $17 reflects 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.
Charged a specific amount?
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