United States
Shipping Information
United States Shipping Charges Explained
Border Processing Fee
US Import Customs Clearance Fee
Shipping Costs
Duties
Transaction Fees
When items are added to the cart the following fees may be shown:- UPS Border Processing Fee
- US Import Customs Clearance Fee
When you proceed to the Checkout, the following fees may be shown:- Shipping
- Duties
After your purchase an item, the following fees may show on your credit cart invoice:- Transaction Fees
Border Processing Fee
This fee is charged by UPS for handling and processing shipments entering the United States when the country of origin of the goods is outside of Canada, the U.S., or Mexico.
Even if the shipment is sent from within North America (e.g., from Canada), if the product was originally manufactured or sourced from a country not covered by the CUSMA/USMCA agreement, a border processing fee will apply.
The fee covers:
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Customs brokerage services
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Paperwork and compliance processing
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Communication with border authorities
US Customs Clearance Fee
This fee is covers the cost of processing your shipment through U.S. Customs and is charged for handling the necessary paperwork, submitting declarations, and ensuring compliance with import regulations.
The fee is based on the total declared value of your order, falling into one of three options
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$0 – $200:
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$200.01 – $800
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Over $800
Shipping Costs
Duties
Duties are import taxes applied by the U.S. Government on goods manufactured outside the country. These charges are determined based on the country of origin and the item’s Harmonized System (HS) Classification Code.
Duties are typically calculated as a percentage of the total value of the item, and this cost is collected separately from shipping or other service fees.
Note on CUSMA/USMCA:
Many items shipped between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico are exempt from duties under the CUSMA
Transaction Fee
An International Transaction Fee is a charge applied by your credit card provider when you make a purchase from a business located in a different country.
Even if the store lists prices in your local currency, and even if no duties or taxes apply, your bank or credit card network may still apply this fee.
This happens because the card issuer processes the payment outside of your home country, and your card may not be set up to support international transactions without an added service fee.
