I would like to bring in a boat and a boat trailer – what do I do?

Customs brokerage fee for both trailer and boat: $​300.00 CAD
RIV fee’s for trailers within 15 years old $295.00 with $40.00 Form one handling fee.
Trailers over 15 years old, with Form One, $25.00 Form One handling fee.

Please note 72 hours is not required for a boat and trailer.

The vehicle importation process is made simple when you use BorderBuddy.

Customs requires the following documents –

1. Bill of Sale
2. Original certificate of title or manufacturer’s certificate of origin (front and back copy’s)

For a quick idea on what you will pay:

For trailers into Canada:
Duty will be 6.1% if the trailer is not made in Canada, U.S. or Mexico.
If it is made in Canada, U.S. or Mexico – it will be Duty-free.
Tax will be 5% GST.
You will pay your local PST upon registration of the vehicle.

For the boat into Canada:
Duty will be 6.1% if the trailer is not made in Canada, U.S. or Mexico.
If it is made in Canada, U.S. or Mexico – it will be Duty-free.
Tax will be 5% GST.
PST for all personal imports.

Be sure you have a bill of sale for the Boat and one for the trailer.

The PST on the trailer will be paid at your insurance company when you register.