Note: Many countries charge an administrative fee, in addition to duties and taxes, that is collected from the recipient to cover the costs of clearing the item through customs. As of September 25, 2006 goods valued under 20 Canadian dollars are duty and excise tax exempt. Goods over 20 Canadian dollars will be subject to the applicable duties and excise taxes. Gift shipments received by mail that are valued under 60 Canadian dollars are duty and excise tax exempt. For all casual and commercial items valued under 1,200 Canadian dollars, Canada Post will collect the assessed duties and excise taxes and a handling fee of 5 Canadian dollars from the addressee.

As of July 30, 2004 EU countries were not assessing customs duties, taxes, or an administrative fee on business air parcels with a value under 22 EUR (approximately $26.56 USD) however, you should be aware that this can change.