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Shipping Ecommerce From Canada:  5 Things to Consider

Written by Timothy Byrnes | March 08, 2017

Canadian companies are increasingly looking to international markets to grow their business via Shopify, eBay and other online platforms. Jet Worldwide Canada assists Canadian companies by providing low cost international delivery for ecommerce, parcels, and pallets. Here are 5 things to consider when shipping international courier parcels from Canada.

 

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1. Choose Between Canada Post or Commercial Carrier

Canada Post provides the lowest cost option for individual shipments under 2 kilograms and is the method we most recommend for individuals shipping small parcels. To most international destinations, Canada Post offers international packet service.

The three levels of postal packet service to most destinations include surface, air and "tracked packet."

The postal service becomes less attractive as the weight of the parcels increase and when a higher level of tracking and service is needed. Contact our team for updates on new direct shipping options to Japan, UK, and EU.

2. Consider Shipping International via FedEx or UPS

FedEx and UPS are - by far - the dominant international carriers from North America. FedEx and UPS offer, along with DHL, reliable international delivery from Canada (using connections via their American hubs). However, FedEx and UPS can be expensive for small and medium sized companies and their processes inflexible.

FedEx and UPS International Shipping Options from Montreal Include:

  • International Air Express Shipping
  • International Economy Air Shipping from Montreal

Consider a Canadian logistics provider

Canadian shippers can often find shipping solutions via companies that resell the services of FedEx and UPS.

At Jet Worldwide we offer services a full range of international delivery options from over 3 decades of experience. Part of our portfolio is the reselling of global affiliates.

The Jet Worldwide Advantage:

  • Direct shipping options to the UK, EU and all the world's leading economies
  • Best in Class Direct Import to major international markets for lowest cost ecommerce shipping solutions.
  • A global network that enables special services such as time specific pickups and deliveries, repacking, re-routing, storage and distribution.

3. Prepare an invoice for customs

The basic information required for customs invoice includes:

  • Your Name and Address
  • The Name, Address & Telephone of the receiver (& email if possible)
  • Description of the items (and HS Code if available)
  • Value of the items and currency (CD, USD, Euros etc.)

 

4. Shipments valued over $2,000 CAD require a CERS declaration

  • A CERS B-13 Canadian export declaration is not required when sending an international parcel from Canada to the USA
  • A CERS B-13 is a simple form, easily accessed and completed using the Canadian Customs website. 

5. Determine who will be responsible for payment of clearance fees, duties and taxes.

Unless otherwise noted, the standard procedure is to charge the receiver for import
fees.

Value added tax when shipping online orders to the UK

and....

shipping online orders to European Union countries.

Canada origin goods shipped from Canada may benefit from duty free import to countries where Canada has a free trade agreement.

Canada's free trade agreements include:

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