Duties vs brokerage
Paying the government estimate does not waive the carrier’s brokerage line. Ask the seller whether they ship Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) or whether you will be billed at delivery.
Duty, tax & DDP/DDU courier fees (estimation)
Government charges and the courier’s published brokerage minimum are separate layers. DDP on the checkout often prepaid duty/tax — it often does not waive DHL, UPS or FedEx brokerage in Canada.
Disclaimer
Estimation only — not legal, tax, or customs advice. Rates, de minimis rules, and courier lines change; confirm with CBSA and a licensed professional before importing. DDP from a merchant does not guarantee the courier will waive brokerage.
Before you order
Plan the purchase before checkout. Government duty/tax and courier brokerage are separate layers — DDP on a product page often does not waive DHL, UPS or FedEx brokerage in Canada. The options below are for planning, not for contesting an invoice you already paid.
Reshipping / consolidation
Some buyers use a reshipper in a lower-friction market, then forward the parcel. Partner names appear here only after the founder adds them in the catalog — we do not invent programs.
Cards without foreign-exchange fees
If you pay a foreign merchant, a no-FX card can cut conversion markup. That does not remove duties, GST/HST, or carrier brokerage.
Before you order — frequent questions
Does DDP / “duties paid” mean I will not pay DHL, UPS or FedEx in Canada?
Usually not. DDP typically covers government duty and tax the merchant prepaid. Courier brokerage, disbursement and entry-preparation lines are private carrier fees. FeeVerdict shows the published brokerage reference as a separate estimation — not a verdict on an invoice.
What is the difference between duty/GST and brokerage?
Duty and GST/HST are government charges. Brokerage is the courier’s administrative clearance fee. They often appear on the same invoice, which is why the surprise happens after delivery.
Is this tool a FeeVerdict (within range / above published rate)?
No. This page estimates layers before you order. A verdict compares an amount you were already charged to the published tariff on a charged-fee page. Use the fee checker after you have an invoice.