Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to Canada

Reviewed October 2, 2026.

To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into Canada: import duty is calculated on the FOB value. Import GST is 5%. There is no free trade agreement with China, so the general duty rate for each tariff code applies. Key conformity requirement: CSA. Machines must be configured for the local grid: 120/240 V, 60 Hz.

Duty basis
FOB
Import tax
GST 5%
Trade agreement with China
None
Conformity
CSA
Grid
120/240 V, 60 Hz

What we handle for buyers in Canada

  • Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
  • Tariff code and landed cost estimate before you order
  • Documents the factory must provide for CSA
  • Electrical configuration for 120/240 V, 60 Hz on machines
  • Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
  • Export crating, shipping and documents to Canada
Does Canada have a free trade agreement with China?

No. Goods from China pay the general duty rate for their tariff code. We confirm the code and estimate the landed cost before you order.

What voltage and frequency do machines need in Canada?

The grid in Canada is 120/240 V at 60 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.

Do I need a certificate to import machinery into Canada?

The key requirement is CSA. We make sure the factory provides the documents it needs before shipping.

Machines · Supplies · Guides

Americas

Request a quote for delivery to Canada

Start with your email, machine and quantity. It takes under a minute.

Step 1 of 2

Get a quoteWhatsApp