Quick Answer: For a rug delivered to Canada, the useful number is the total you will pay, including shipping and duties. Our quoted prices include worldwide delivery and duties. Other sellers’ terms may differ, so confirm them before ordering.
You should be able to compare rugs without guessing what delivery will cost. Here are the questions to ask when buying from overseas.
Why construction can affect import costs
Import treatment can depend on construction, fibre, origin and current rules. If you are arranging an import yourself, confirm the classification and costs with your carrier or customs broker before buying.
| Rug Construction | Classification considerations | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Hand-knotted wool | Knotting, fibre and origin | Current classification and charges |
| Flatweave / other woven pile | Weave, fibre, backing and origin | Current classification and charges |
A size or style name is not enough to calculate import costs. For an order from us, ask for the final quote; shipping and duties are included.
DDP vs. DDU: Understanding Your Final Cost
Ask whether your quote is the delivered total and whether the carrier will collect anything from you. Sellers may use these terms:
- DDP (Delivered Duty Paid): The seller arranges duty-paid delivery. Check the order terms for exactly which shipping, tax and handling costs are covered.
- DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid): The seller may leave import charges for the buyer to pay. Ask which charges you could receive and who will arrange customs clearance.
Our prices include worldwide shipping and duties. If there is anything you want clarified for your delivery address, ask us before placing the order.
Check current terms rather than expected changes
Import rules can change. Do not base an order on a possible future agreement or tariff reduction; confirm the costs and delivery terms that apply to your order now.
Compare the same delivered total
When comparing a Canadian, American or Indian seller, use the complete delivered price and the same rug specifications. A lower listed price may not include the same delivery service or import charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much import duty applies to a rug shipped from India to Canada?
It depends on the rug’s classification, origin and current rules. For our orders, duties are included in the quote. If you arrange your own import, ask your carrier or customs broker to confirm the costs.
What's the difference between DDP and DDU when buying a rug online?
Duty-paid delivery means the seller handles the agreed import charges. Duty-unpaid terms can leave charges for the buyer. Ask for the final delivered cost and what, if anything, you will need to pay separately.
Will the Canada-India CEPA reduce rug import costs?
Do not assume a future agreement will change the cost of your order. Check the terms that apply when you buy; our quotes include duties.
Do I have to pay customs separately when a rug ships to Canada?
For an order from us, duties are included. When buying elsewhere, confirm whether customs, tax or handling charges will be collected separately.
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About Monolith & Heart: We make rugs by hand in Jaipur, India, working directly with weaving artisans in and around the city. Read our story.
