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No, the CETA free trade agreement applies to duty/tarifs not VAT.
VAT is consumer tax and when you are the final consumer, you must pay that tax.
Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
ImportantTaxes. CETA applies to duties, but not taxes; therefore, any applicable GST/HST for imports into Canada, and any applicable VAT for exports to the EU, will be assessed accordingly. For VAT rates and details, visit the European Commission website.
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