Canada Has Officially Launched on Drifa’s Leap 

We’re proud to announce a major milestone for our community: Drifa’s Leap is now officially live in Canada.

This launch marks an important step forward in our mission to build a handmade marketplace that truly serves artists and makers—while giving buyers access to authentic, artist-created goods they can trust.

With Canada now live, Drifa’s Leap is officially a North American handmade marketplace, connecting creators and customers across the U.S. and Canada.

What This Launch Means

This expansion supports three important groups within our community:

• Canadian artists and makers, who can now open shops and sell on Drifa’s Leap

• U.S.-based sellers, who can choose to sell to Canadian buyers

• Buyers, who now have access to a broader range of verified handmade goods

As always, participation is flexible. Sellers remain in full control of where they ship and how they run their shops.

For Canadian Artists & Makers ??

Canadian sellers are now fully supported on Drifa’s Leap.

When you open a shop, you’ll benefit from:

• A handmade-only marketplace—no mass-produced imports

• Transparent checkout with applicable GST, HST, and PST handled by the platform

• Full control over pricing, shipping, and availability

• A community built for artists, by artists, with the artist’s success in mind

If you’ve been waiting for a marketplace that prioritizes craftsmanship, originality, and fair treatment of creators, we’re glad you’re here.

For U.S. Artists & Makers ??

Selling to Canada is optional and can be enabled or disabled at any time.

If you choose to sell to Canadian buyers, here’s what to know:

Taxes

• Drifa’s Leap collects and remits applicable Canadian GST/HST/PST

• No VAT applies to Canadian sales

Duties & Tariffs

• Many U.S.-made handmade goods qualify as duty-free under USMCA

• Accurate HS codes and country-of-origin declarations are important for smooth customs processing

Shipping & Brokerage Fees

• USPS → Canada Post is often the most cost-effective option

• Private carriers may charge brokerage fees at delivery

• Any brokerage or customs fees—if assessed—are determined by the carrier or Canadian customs and paid by the buyer at delivery

You remain in control of your shop settings and can adjust cross-border sales at any time.

For Buyers ?️

With Canada live, buyers can now shop from verified handmade artists across both the U.S. and Canada.

What hasn’t changed:

• No drop-shipping

• No mass-produced imports

• No AI-generated “art”

Just real artists, real craftsmanship, and one-of-a-kind handmade goods.

Seller Responsibility & Transparency

While Drifa’s Leap assists with tax collection and provides guidance, sellers remain responsible for:

• Accurate product descriptions

• Correct HS code classification

• Truthful country-of-origin declarations

• Compliance with applicable U.S. and Canadian laws

We believe transparency builds trust—for artists and buyers alike.

How to Get Started

Sellers can manage Canadian sales anytime by visiting:
Shop Settings- Shop Owner Info

From there, you can:

• Enable or disable Canadian sales

• Review shipping and customs information

• Decide what works best for your business

There’s no obligation to sell cross-border—only the option.

Why This Matters

Drifa’s Leap was created to support artists, not algorithms.

This Canada launch strengthens:

• Cross-border visibility for independent makers

• Trust with buyers who care about authenticity

• A growing community rooted in fair, transparent practices

We’re excited to take this step together—and we’re just getting started.

If you have questions, reach out anytime at support@drifasleap.com

Thank you for being part of Drifa’s Leap.