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Buying 4Runner Parts in Canada: What US Shops Don't Tell You About the Real Cost

You find the part you want on a US site. The price looks good. Then the order shows up at your door with a courier invoice attached, and suddenly it's not such a good deal.

If you're a Canadian 4Runner owner, here's what actually goes into the cost of a part ordered from across the border, and what to check before you hit buy.

1. The exchange rate

US prices are in US dollars. Your card converts at the bank's rate, and most cards add a foreign transaction fee on top, often around 2.5%. A part listed at a round US number lands well above that in Canadian dollars.

2. Cross-border shipping

Shipping to Canada usually costs more than shipping within the US, and big or heavy items like panels, racks and lighting get expensive fast. Some US shops don't ship oversized parts to Canada at all.

3. Sales tax at the border

Imported goods are subject to GST or HST, depending on your province, and it's collected when the package crosses the border. You pay it whether you buy in Canada or not, but on an import it often shows up as a surprise bill at delivery instead of at checkout.

4. Duties

Whether duty applies depends on where the part was made, not where the store is. Many aftermarket parts sold by US shops are manufactured overseas, so they may not qualify for duty-free treatment just because they shipped from the US. Trade rules also change, so what was duty-free last year may not be now.

5. Brokerage fees

When a courier clears your package through customs, it often charges a brokerage fee for the service. This is separate from tax and duty, and it's usually billed to you before or at delivery.

How to avoid the surprises

  • Look for "duties paid" or DDP shipping. Some US shops collect taxes and duties at checkout so nothing is owed at the door.
  • Ask which courier they use. Brokerage fees vary by carrier.
  • Do the math in CAD, all in. Price, exchange, card fee, shipping, tax, duty and brokerage. Then compare.
  • Buy from a Canadian shop that already has stock here. The price you see is the price you pay, plus tax and shipping shown at checkout.

How 4YOTA does it

Everything we sell is already in Canada and ships from Edmonton. Prices are in CAD, and there are no duties or brokerage at your door. Shipping is $10 under $100, $20 from $100, and free from $500, and Edmonton customers can pick up for free in the northeast.

Every listing states the exact 4Runner generation and years it fits. Not sure? Email support@4yota.com with your year and trim.

Shop by generation: 6th Gen (2025+) · 5th Gen (2010–2024) · 4th Gen (2003–2009)

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Common questions

Do I pay duty on 4Runner parts ordered from the US?
It depends on where the part was made, not where the store is. Many aftermarket parts sold by US shops are made overseas, so they may not qualify for duty-free treatment.
Do I pay GST or HST on parts I import?
Yes. GST or HST, depending on your province, is collected when the package crosses the border.
What is a brokerage fee?
A fee couriers often charge for clearing your package through customs. It's separate from tax and duty.
How do I avoid surprise fees at the door?
Look for duties-paid (DDP) shipping, ask which courier the shop uses, compare the all-in price in CAD, or buy from a Canadian shop that already has stock here.
Does 4YOTA charge duties or brokerage?
No. Everything ships from Edmonton, so there are no duties or brokerage at your door.