Good news for International Couriers!
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced January 8th that Canada and the United States have increased and harmonized the value thresholds for expedited customs clearance to CDN$2,500 and USD$2,500 respectively.
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This is an increase from the current levels of CDN$1,600 for Canada and USD$2,000 for the United States. In addition, Canada has increased the low-value shipment threshold to CDN$2,500 for exemption from North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Certificate of Origin requirements, aligning it with the current threshold of the U.S.
Customers of international courier companies will benefit from the lower administrative burden whether for deliveries to Canada or deliveries to the USA.
Seamless international clearance of parcels for e-commerce to the USA and Canada allows cost effective access to the world's largest consumer markets.
Both Canada and USA have express import solutions for shipping e-commerce orders direct. Goods can be shipped to JFK, LAX, ORD or any major port of entry via air cargo.Upon arrival, goods can be cleared immediately and out for delivery usually within 24 hours.Having more points of entry allows shippers to use low cost next day ground options.