For Canadian retailers, e-commerce sellers, hotel suppliers, and interior designers, buying carpets through domestic distributors means paying a 25-35% premium. The same carpets — produced in the same Tianjin Wuqing factories that supply major Canadian home goods retailers — are available direct.
Here is what Canadian buyers need to know about sourcing carpets direct from our Tianjin Wuqing factory in 2026.
The math is straightforward:
Here is the real cost comparison for printed carpets:
| Cost Component | Direct from Our Factory | Canadian Domestic Distributor |
|---|---|---|
| Product (FOB) | $3.00/sqm | $3.00/sqm (they buy FOB too) |
| Trading company / agent | $0 | $0.30-0.60/sqm |
| Import agent | $0 | $0.18-0.30/sqm |
| Distributor margin | $0 | $2.50-3.60/sqm |
| Sea freight | $0.50/sqm | $0.50/sqm |
| Canadian duty (8%) | $0.30/sqm | $0.30/sqm |
| GST (5%) | $0.20/sqm | $0.35/sqm (on higher price) |
| Total landed cost | $4.00/sqm | $6.63-8.35/sqm |
For a typical first order of 200 pieces of 80×150cm printed carpets (approximately 240 sqm), buying direct saves $630-1,004 in total cost compared to buying from a Canadian domestic distributor.
We work with established freight forwarders to ship to all Canadian cities:
Direct shipping from Tianjin Xingang to Vancouver Port. Transit time: 25-30 days. Best for: BC clients, Alberta (via truck/rail), Saskatchewan (via truck/rail). Vancouver is the fastest and most cost-effective port for Prairie provinces.
Shipping from Tianjin to Toronto via Vancouver or direct to Montreal then rail to Toronto. Transit time: 35-45 days total. Best for: Ontario clients. Slightly higher inland freight cost than Vancouver.
Direct shipping from Tianjin to Montreal Port. Transit time: 30-35 days. Best for: Quebec clients and Atlantic Canada (via truck). French-language documentation available.
Estimated shipping costs (sea freight only):
Working with a licensed Canadian customs broker is essential. Here is what you need to know:
Most carpets fall under HS Code 5703 (tufted carpets) or 5702 (woven carpets). The MFN (most favoured nation) duty rate is 8% for most carpet categories under the Customs Tariff Schedule.
| Province | Tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, NT, NU, YT | GST | 5% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador | HST | 13% |
| Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 5% + 9.975% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST | 5% + 7% |
Important: GST/HST is calculated on the total landed value — the sum of FOB price + freight + insurance + customs duty. A lower FOB price means less tax paid. Every dollar saved on FOB price is also a dollar saved on the tax calculation.
We can arrange delivery to your warehouse anywhere in Canada. Our freight forwarder quotes CIF (cost, insurance, freight) to your port, and we can also arrange door-to-door delivery (CIF + inland freight + customs clearance) for a single inclusive price. This simplifies your procurement — one invoice, one payment.
MOQ for standard carpet designs is typically 50-100 pieces per design/color. For first orders, we can often accommodate mixed-container loads with smaller quantities per design. A typical first order for a Canadian retailer: one mixed 20ft container with 300-500 pieces total. We will work with you on the initial size mix to match your market.
Yes. Our OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification covers all major product categories and is accepted by Canadian retailers. We provide the OEKO-TEX certificate and can arrange testing documentation for specific products. Always confirm with your Canadian retail buyer what specific certifications they require.
As an importer, you are responsible for paying GST/HST on the imported goods at the border, plus PST where applicable (BC and Quebec). Your customs broker will arrange this. If you are a retailer reselling the products, you can claim input tax credits (ITCs) for the GST/HST paid on import against the GST/HST you collect on sales.
We can recommend established customs brokers in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal who specialize in textile imports. Common brokers include Livingston International, Customs Duty Calculator, and others. Your freight forwarder typically also offers customs brokerage services. A good broker charges $150-400 per shipment — essential for first-time importers.