i've bought 7 ukuleles from MGM and one from Ko'Aloha over the past couple of years (i'm going in the reverse direction too - buying from the states, shipping to canada). from what i know, products made in canada, the usa or mexico are free of duties but you may have to pay state tax on it (provincial tax for me). Also, if it is being sent via a courier (ups, purolator, etc) there may be brokerage fees as well. Aloha!