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Korean Skincare Import Calculator (Canada)
50 ml creams at an example $4.50, 100 per carton. CKFTA removes the 6.5% duty.
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Checked 2026-10-01 against the official tariff
- HS code (destination tariff)
- 3304.99.90.20
- MFN / general rate
- 6.5%
- Preferential rate
- Free — CKFTACondition: CKFTA certificate of origin (tariff treatment KRT).
- Import VAT / GST
- 5%5% GST at import; provincial HST (13–15%) or PST depends on where the goods are sold.
- Additional duties
- None in force on the check date
Duty stack on the preset (% of customs value)
| Without preference | With CKFTA | |
|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 6.5% | 0% |
| Customs duty | 6.5% | 0% |
| Import VAT / GST on value + duty (5%) | +5.32% | +5% |
| Duty + import tax | 11.83% | 5% |
Duty here is a % of customs value, which this country assesses on FOB value (international freight excluded). The calculator below applies the duty % to goods + freight, so it errs on the high side.
Freight is an input, not a quoted figure: the calculator starts at a placeholder $5.50/kg — replace it with your forwarder's quote.
Official sources (2026-10-01)
Preset starting value. Replace it with the rate from your destination's HS-code lookup (US: HTS, EU: TARIC, UK: HMRC).
Enter supplier cost and freight in USD. Results are converted to your display currency at the static reference rate shown below.
Rate used: 1 USD = 1.37 CAD (reference table, 2026-09-01). Static snapshot — confirm the live rate with your bank before committing to a purchase order.
Suggested retail (per unit)
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Same shipment, three Incoterms. The total you end up paying barely moves; what changes is how much sits on the supplier’s invoice and how much lands on you later as freight, duty and tax.
| Incoterm | Supplier invoices you | You still pay | Total landed | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOBGoods on board at origin port. You arrange and pay freight, insurance, duty, tax and clearance. | CA$6,165.00 | CA$1,247.36 | CA$7,412.36 | CA$7.41 |
| CIFGoods, freight and insurance to destination port. Duty, tax and clearance are still yours. | CA$6,863.68 | CA$548.68 | CA$7,412.36 | CA$7.41 |
| DDPDelivered to your door, duty and tax paid by the supplier. Nothing left to pay on arrival. | CA$7,412.36 | CA$0.00 | CA$7,412.36 | CA$7.41 |
Import VAT / GST is usually reclaimable if you are registered — it is a cash-flow cost, not a margin cost.
About this lane
While the US now charges a 12.5% all-in duty on Korean cosmetics, Canada went the other way years ago. Under the Canada–Korea Free Trade Agreement (tariff treatment KRT) creams and lotions in 3304.99.90.20 enter free instead of paying the 6.5% MFN rate.
Claim it with a CKFTA certificate of origin from the Korean exporter. GST is 5% at import. Sunscreens share the same rates (3304.99.90.10), but Health Canada regulates them as drugs or natural health products that need authorization before sale, so this page models creams and lotions only.
FAQ
Is there duty on Korean skincare imported into Canada?
Free under CKFTA (KRT) with a certificate of origin; 6.5% MFN without one (3304.99.90.20, checked 2026-10-01).
How does that compare with the US?
The US has applied a 12.5% all-in duty to Korean cosmetics since July 2026, so Canada is 12.5 points cheaper at the border for the same cream.
Do sunscreens get the same treatment?
The duty is the same, but sunscreens are drugs or natural health products in Canada and need Health Canada authorization before you sell them.
How does volumetric weight (CBM) affect landed cost for Korean Skincare Import Calculator (Canada)?
Volumetric weight converts box dimensions (L × W × H in cm) ÷ 5,000 into chargeable kilograms. Ocean LCL and air freight bill on whichever is higher between actual gross weight and volumetric weight, so low-density bulky goods inflate landed cost even when light.
How is landed cost and recommended retail margin calculated?
Landed cost = (FOB unit cost × MOQ) + chargeable freight + (FOB + freight) × duty rate. Retail price for an X% margin = landed cost ÷ (1 − X/100). At 45% margin, every $1 of landed cost requires $1.82 of retail price.
What is the standard volumetric divisor and when does it change?
Default is 5,000 cm³/kg, used for general air freight consolidation and ocean LCL. Some express airlines use 6,000; domestic couriers use 4,000–5,000. If your forwarder applies a different divisor, manually adjust the chargeable weight.
What's the difference between Incoterms FOB, CIF, and DDP?
FOB (Free On Board): the seller delivers to the origin port; the buyer pays freight and insurance. CIF (Cost Insurance Freight): the seller covers freight and insurance to the destination port, but you handle customs clearance and last-mile. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): the seller delivers to your door with all duties paid — most expensive but simplest.
Which payment method is safest for a first international B2B order?
Small orders (under $10K): T/T 30% deposit + 70% against B/L copy. Medium ($10–50K): L/C (letter of credit) with the bank as escrow. Large (over $50K): escrow via Alibaba Trade Assurance or pre-shipment inspection (PSI). Never pay 100% upfront on a first transaction.