Is Buying from Canada Still Worth It? A Financial Look for U.S. Customers

Short answer: Yes — even with duties, you’ll often save more buying from Canada than from U.S. sellers. 💰

Why? Because Cleanflow makes the numbers work in your favor:

💵 A strong U.S. dollar — your money goes further when converted to Canadian prices

🧾 Fair and transparent tariffs — calculated and shown upfront

📦 Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping — no hidden import fees, no surprise courier bills

With Cleanflow, you’ll always see your true landed cost before you buy. And thanks to the exchange rate advantage, many U.S. customers are surprised to find that, even after duties, Cleanflow comes out ahead.

Orders over $199 ship free. Below that, you’ll see a flat $30 shipping charge — no inflated product prices, no hidden fees.

Step 1: See Your Real Cost — No Surprises

We ship using Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), which means:

• All costs upfront at checkout — duties, import fees, shipping, everything
• No surprises on delivery — no extra courier invoices or customs calls
• True cost certainty — what you see is what you pay

How to check your all-in price in 3 easy steps:

1. Add your item(s) to the cart
2. Enter your U.S. shipping address
3. Watch our system calculate duties and fees automatically
4. Compare with a U.S. seller — you might be surprised how often Cleanflow wins
   

💡Orders over $199 ship free — savings that often balance out duties and leave your total cost lower than buying in the U.S.

Step 2: Real Numbers — Here’s How It Adds Up

When it comes to comparing costs, the math speaks for itself. Even after including shipping and duties, Cleanflow often provides a lower total cost than U.S.-based vendors. This is largely due to the favorable exchange rate and no U.S. state sales tax on cross-border purchases.

💵 Side-by-Side Price Comparison:

	U.S. Vendor	Cleanflow (Canada)
Product Price	$200 USD	$200 CAD (~$144 USD)
Shipping	$20 USD	$30 USD (or free over $199)
State Tax (8%)	$17 USD	$0
Tariff (15%)	$0	~$21 USD
Total	$237 USD	~$195 USD ✅

 

• Even with a 15% tariff, Cleanflow’s all-in price is ~$42 cheaper than the U.S. seller.
• Tariffs vary, and many product categories have lower or even 0% duties.
• Some customers pay only a few dollars in duties, especially on lower-value items or tariff-exempt products.
• U.S. orders over $199 ship free, and in many cases, this saving cancels out the cost of duties entirely. That means even when tariffs apply, your landed cost often ends up lower than buying domestically.
  

Cleanflow doesn’t charge U.S. state sales tax, which adds real savings, especially for customers in states with higher tax rates (like CA, NY, WA, etc.).

Step 3: If We’re Not Lower, We’ll Make It Right

Even with duties included, Cleanflow is often the more affordable option compared to U.S. sellers. But if you do find the same item cheaper (after duties) from a U.S. vendor, we’ll back up our promise with our Fair Pricing Guarantee:

How it works:

📸 Send us a screenshot or written quote from a U.S. seller

🔗 Include the link and your contact details

✅ We’ll match or beat the total landed cost wherever possible

👉 This guarantee ensures you always get the best possible value — no risk, no second-guessing.

Step 4: Tariffs = Just Another Tax

There’s a lot of negative buzz around tariffs, but here’s the truth:

• Tariffs are simply another form of sales tax collected by U.S. Customs.
• They don’t make your order “unfair” or “overpriced” — they’re just part of the new U.S. import system.
• With Cleanflow, tariffs are pre-calculated and prepaid at checkout, so you’re never surprised by hidden fees at the door.

✅ What this means for you:

• You know exactly what you’re paying up front
• No unexpected delivery bills
• And thanks to the strong USD vs. CAD exchange rate, you’ll often still come out ahead compared to U.S. sellers — even after tariffs are applied.
  

Step 5: U.S. Businesses — Save Even More

Paying duties doesn’t always mean higher costs — for U.S. businesses, it can mean tax savings.

• 💼 Duties and shipping can often be written off as Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) or operating expenses
• 🧾 That means the same costs you see at checkout may be reduced at tax time
• 📊 The strong USD–CAD exchange rate often makes your upfront price lower, and deductions push the real cost down even further

When you buy from Cleanflow, you’re not just getting professional-grade gear at a competitive price. You’re also setting yourself up to claim back more value come tax season.

Step 6: Shipping Times Are Still Competitive

Many U.S. buyers assume Canadian orders will be delayed. The reality? Cleanflow delivers just as fast as domestic vendors.

• 📦 Shipped with Purolator and UPS — trusted couriers with established U.S. networks
• ⚡ Competitive delivery speed: often equal to, or faster than, shipments within the U.S.
• 🔍 Full tracking visibility from warehouse to doorstep
• 🛡️ Customs made simple: with duties prepaid, your package clears faster and avoids unexpected holdups

👉 Cleanflow turns the “cross-border” label into an advantage. You get reliable, pro-grade products without the long wait.

Step 7: More Reasons to Order from Cleanflow

Every purchase from Cleanflow is built on value, trust, and transparency:

🇨🇦 Your Dollar Goes Further — Strong USD exchange means more savings, even after duties

• 💸 Fair Pricing Guarantee — If a U.S. seller beats us, we’ll work to match or beat their price
• 💯 Pro-Grade Gear — The same products trusted by municipalities, contractors, and professionals across North America
• 🔍 Full Cost Shown Upfront — Duties, shipping, taxes — no surprises at the door
• 🚀 Quick, Reliable Delivery — Backed by Purolator and UPS infrastructure
• 🛡️ 20+ Years of Trust — Supplying North America’s water, wastewater, and utility pros
• 💬 Real People, Real Support — Our team helps U.S. buyers calculate costs and maximize value
  

👉 Cleanflow isn’t just about shipping products across the border. We make sure U.S. customers save time, money, and stress, even with duties included.

Step 8: Bottom Line — Compare & Decide with Confidence

It’s easy to assume that duties mean buying from Canada costs more. But the numbers and our customers’ experience prove otherwise.

Here’s how to see it for yourself:

1. 🛒 Add your items to the cart
2. 📍 Enter your U.S. shipping address
3. 💵 See the all-in landed cost (duties included, in USD) before you pay
4. 📊 Compare that total with a U.S. seller
5. 📞 Not cheaper? Contact us — we’ll work with you
   

Most of the time, you’ll find Cleanflow comes out ahead, even with duties. And if not, our Fair Pricing Guarantee has you covered.

Questions? We’re Here to Help.

Buying across the border doesn’t have to be complicated. If you have questions about duties, shipping, or pricing, we’re here to make it clear and simple.

Contact Us:

📧 Email: info@cleanflow.ca 

📞 Phone: 1-866-335-1078 (note: toll-free works in Canada; for U.S. callers, please use email or local access)

We offer:

• Live support for U.S. buyers
• Quick answers to shipping or duty questions
• Help calculating your total landed cost
  

At Cleanflow, our goal is simple: to make sure U.S. customers get the best value and zero surprises, every single time.