How to Import Kurtis from India to Canada Wholesale

Quick answer

Indian women's garments entering Canada usually pay 18% customs duty plus GST (5%) and any provincial tax (HST or PST). You need a CRA Business Number with an import account and to be registered in CARM. Labels must show fibre content in English and French and a CA dealer identification number.

Duty and tax at a glance

| Item | Rule | |---|---| | Customs duty (MFN) | 18% (confirm your exact tariff line) | | GST | 5% | | Provincial tax | HST or PST depending on province | | Low-value threshold for non-US/Mexico shipments | Only C$20, so almost all shipments pay tax | | Typical express transit from India | About 4–6 days |

Documents you need

• Commercial invoice from the supplier
• IEC on the Indian side – we have this
• Your Business Number with an import (RM) account
• CARM registration

Labelling

Under the Textile Labelling Act, garments need fibre content in both English and French and a CA identification number (or your name and address). We can stitch labels to these requirements.

Tips for boutiques

• Include duty and GST in your landed cost from the start
• Diwali, Vaisakhi and the summer wedding season are peak times
• Larger, less frequent shipments reduce clearance costs

Working with Bahe Kurtiz

| | | |---|---| | Minimum order (MOQ) | 15 to 20 pieces per design, sizes can be mixed | | Sample | 7 to 8 days, with photos and video for approval | | Bulk production | About 15 days for 100 pieces after sample approval | | Payment | 50% advance, balance before dispatch | | Private label | Your neck labels, care labels, hang tags and packaging | | Made in | Our own unit in Jaipur, India |

Ready to start? WhatsApp us with your styles and quantities, or fill the wholesale enquiry form. See also: private label manufacturing · hand block print kurti manufacturer.

This guide is general information for buyers, not legal or customs advice. Duty rates depend on the exact HS code and fabric, and rules change, so always confirm with your customs broker or courier before importing. Information checked November 2026.