With NAFTA USMCA, CP-TPP, and CETA free trade agreements, Shopify and other online platforms, international shipping from Quebec continues to grow. International trade continues to be ever more important for the province of Quebec and Canada. Canadian companies exported more than $400 billion and the annual growth is critical for continued growth of Canada’s GDP.
In this blog, we review:
- Common carriers for shipping international parcels from Quebec
- Review of customs clearance issues for online orders shipping from Quebec
- Shopify and other online platforms for shipping from Quebec
- Links to many Jet resources
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International Carrier Shipping Options from Quebec
International Shipping via Canada Post
Canada Post's "Small Packet" service is the most common option for the international shipping of online orders. Canadian e-commerce shippers using Shopify can also benefit from Canada Post's low-cost option for heavy parcels shipped to the UK from Canada.
Canada Post international packet services to most destinations include surface, air and "tracked packetP options. Get a comparison Quote for international shipping from Quebec.
International Shipping via FedEx and UPS from Quebec
FedEx and UPS are North America's largest carriers and, along with DHL, offer reliable express delivery to and from Quebec and Canada
FedEx and UPS International Shipping Options from Quebec Includes:
- Priority international express delivery to the UK
- Economy international economy delivery
- Get a comparison Quote for shipping international from Quebec
Shipping to the UK via Purolator Canada
Purolator Courier is a leading Canadian domestic carrier. Purolator provides delivery to the UK via partner carriers such as UPS.
Shipping International Online Orders from Quebec via Jet Worldwide
Jet Worldwide is backed by over 40 years of international logistics expertise. Our Quebec based team offers transparent advise on best practices (which often involves recommending alternative options) and unique global parcel shipping solutions.
Jet Worldwide provides low cost direct shipping options for online orders to France (and European Union Countries), the UK, Japan and all major economies.
Shipping terms to consider when shipping International orders
The default option for shipping internationally from Canada is Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU). Common carriers use the term Ex Works (EXW) which essentially assigns all import related costs (duty, taxes and other fees) to the receiver/importer. Shippers from Canada can choose to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver via a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) options that many carriers offer.
The disadvantage of paying import fees on behalf of the receiver is that the bulk of the import fees are often from a value added tax that the importing business may otherwise be able to claim back.
See our blog on Incoterms and shipping terms for packages and online orders.
The key issue for online orders shipped to international from Quebec is payment - and prepayment of VAT. See section below.
VAT payment for international orders shipped from Quebec.
Assessment Value added tax (common to many international destinations) is included for most online orders even if they might otherwise qualify for duty free entry.
Learn more from Jet's Logistics Experts
- Prepayment of VAT for online orders shipped to the UK
- Continued Free Trade between Canada and UK - TCA
- Request a call back for your business shipping from Jet's logistics support team
Free Trade and Duty Free Import for Orders shipped from Quebec
Quebec online sellers can benefit from Canada's many online orders shipped to Europe, the UK and Asia Pacific countries.
Learn more from Jet's Logistics Experts :
- Understanding USMCA/ CUSMA New
- Canada European Free Trade Agreement
- CPTPP and Duty Free Entry to Asia pacific countries
- Continued Free Trade between Canada and UK - TCA
- Request a call back for your business shipping from Jet's logistics support team
Importing Product Samples from China to Quebec
Beyond exporting from Quebec, SME’s are discovering that they can find low cost international suppliers. This is particularly true for international parcels from China. Importing parcels from China is growing aspect of our business and we have expanded our import options from China - as well as from anywhere in the world.
The international e-commerce phenomenon is allowing SME’s in Quebec to source directly from an international supplier. And international companies can just as easily find a supplier among the many quality Quebec based companies.
Learn more from Jet's Logistics Experts :
- Understanding key concepts for shipping from Canada
- Understanding key concepts for shipping TO Canada
- Request a call back for your business shipping from Jet's logistics support team
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