Canada Post backlogs in mail or parcel deliveries are worsening across the Canada. Canada Post also suspended delivery-time guarantees . As a result of ongoing industrial action, US Postal Service parcel service to Canada has been disrupted.
Canada Post is requesting their international partners to suspend the dispatching of international traffic destined for Canada. Jet Worldwide can assist shippers with low cost delivery for heavier parcels shipped from the US to Canada. Contact our team for an economy express shipping comparison quote to Canada.
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To assist shippers who need an alternative to the USPS in December while Canada Post is having service delays, we have created a special price that compares with the flat rate box service via USPS.
Jet worldwide is offering a special price for shipping parcels to Canada from Florida, New York, California, Texas... across most major cities in the USA to Canada.
We are getting more inquiries for shippers the US who are looking for a low cost alternative to the USPS / post office for shipping to Canada .
See our blog: US to Canada shipping options
New Duty Free Shipping to Canada from the USA:
As part of the USMCA (the "new NAFTA), Canada has raised their low value duty threshold ( de minimis threshold) to $150 CAD (around $110 USD). Local sales taxes will still apply (but often times, businesses can claim this charge back). This higher duty free threshold helps businesses and e-commerce merchants in the United States ship to Canadian customers.
JET SHIPPINGUS TO CANADA
- To door delivery in 2-5 business days with tracking and signature
- Insurance up to $100 in value. Additional insurance available upon request
- Customs entry preparation: Included
- Import fees/customs duty and taxes: Not Included
Other Options to Consider:
FedEx and UPS offer low cost ground shipping to Canada from the USA. Ground services can be a great option but shippers should be aware that it does not include clearance.
FedEx and UPS express services include clearance but can be expensive for small and medium sized companies.
Payment of Canadian Import Fees
Jet Worldwide offer "delivery duty paid" service for US shippers who wish to pay the Canadian duty and taxes on behalf of their Canadian customer.
Duty and taxes in Canada for shipments sent fromThe USA
Parcels imported from The USA to Canada are subject to Canadian duty and taxes. Most parcels valued under $40 CAD can be imported free of duty and taxes if shipped via express courier. Parcels valued under $150 CAD can be imported duty free if shipped via courier but are subject to value added tax. Parcels valued under $2,500 CAD from The US can be imported via Canadian customs low value shipment / LVS express clearance processes. Carriers charge a disbursement fee that usually averages around $20 CAD.
Duty and taxes in Canada for shipments via USPS:
Different duty assessment for goods shipped via USPS versus Courier (see above regarding new USMCA/CUSMA duty free thresholds).
For a shipments shipped via USPS for import via Canada Post, duty is assessed differently than for parcels shipped via parcel carriers/ courier:
- CA $20 (around US$14.75) and under: duty and tax free
- Above CA $20duties and taxes apply
For shippers who do not want their receiver to pay Canadian duty and taxes:
As mentioned above, Jet Worldwide can arrange to pay the duty and taxes on behalf of the Canadian importer via our Delivery Duty Paid Service.
