Importing Kilt to Canada

[Stan]

I had not heard of the duty exemption for ethnic costume, but that is good news. Thanks! In the link you provided, however, it said something about needing to belong to an organization and provide a list of events where the garment is to be used...

Also, as others have commented, avoid couriers. Even with this exemption for ethnic dress, the person in that article still had to pay GST and the courier's brokerage fee. Go by regular mail instead to avoid brokerage fees and a better chance of avoiding tax

Let me just correct your statement a bit by saing "not being charged a tax that you were never subject to" .

[FreddyBeachPete]

With respect to the organization and events - IF I were to do this I would identify myself as a member of NB Scots and the Society of Saint Andrews and will be wearing on Tartan Day, St. Andrews Day, Robbie Burns Day and for Highland Games

[RockyR]

I always ship via Post Office to Canada and have never had a customer complain that they've gotten hit with customs. I have heard plenty of people complain that through UPS / FedEx that they get hit with customs every time.

BTW, the same goes for here in the US. When we get shipments from Scotland, DHL / FedEx / UPS will hit us with customs every time. Post Office (Royal Mail / Parcel Force over in the UK) packages come through 90% - 95% of the time with no duty.