Canadian Taxes EBay shipping program | Buying

monkeymash · 2026-05-13T23:40:46.664000Z

When purchasing from a US seller and they are using the EBay international shipping program I have noticed 3 scenarios can play out.1. I am not charged taxes/duty at checkout but will then have to pay via DHL or Canada post when it arrives at the boarder and/or my door2. I have the option at checkout to pay duty/taxes at checkout or pay upon delivery3. I am automatically charged duty and taxes at checkoutThe best option is always paying at checkout since I don’t get hit with the handling or admin free from DHL or Canada post.My question is, how is it determined which of the 3 scenario each listing will follow? There seems to be no rhyme or reason that I can gather that determines which items/listing will follow which path.Any info would be appreciated!

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