Understanding Tariffs and Duties (For U.S. Customers)

April, 2026

All orders are shipped from Canada. If you're based in the United States, here's what you need to know about cross-border shipping.

What are tariffs and duties?

Tariffs and duties are taxes applied by a country on imported goods. They’re assessed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and are not included in the price of your order or shipping.

Tariffs- All pieces from Annie Axtell are handmade in Canada with materials sourced in Canada and protected under the CUSMA agreement. NO TARIFFS apply; they are exempt.

Duties and Import fees- When placing an order to a destination outside of Canada you may be required to pay duties and taxes on top of your shipping fee upon delivery. The duties and taxes are determined by a countries government and Annie Axtell is not responsible for these additional charges.

Duty-Free Countries for Shipments from Canada

Due to Canada’s trade agreements and international de minimis thresholds, many countries allow duty-free imports of Canadian-made goods.

While eligibility depends on the item, order value, and local rules, customers in the following countries often receive their orders without additional duties:

• United States

• Mexico

• European Union countries (via CETA agreement)

• United Kingdom

• Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Panama, Israel, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Costa Rica, Honduras, Jordan, Ukraine

Please note: Even in duty-free countries, your local customs office may charge VAT, sales tax, or a handling fee, especially on higher-value orders.

We do our best to provide accurate information, but customs policies can vary. If you have concerns about import fees, we recommend checking with your local customs office.

A few final notes:

• We do not collect import fees or VAT at checkout.

• If any charges apply, you’ll be contacted by your local courier or customs office.

• We’re always happy to help clarify, but we don't have control over international customs policies.

Thank you for supporting small-batch Canadian design — and for helping our work reach homes around the world.