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What does "duty-free" mean?

"Duty-free" means without having to pay taxes on items you import (bring in) to Canada. Duty is defined as taxes to be paid on goods brought into Canada as set out in federal laws such as the Excise Act and the Customs Tariff.

 


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January 1998
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