Canada is a country that has been built on international trade. Today, exports and imports represent over 60% of Canada's economic output (one of the highest ratios among the G7 countries).
Internet driven innovations are opening up new opportunities and Canadians rely on innovative parcel logistics to access global markets. Canadian companies depend on global sources to support stages of production and final sale.
Canada and the UK have an agreement to continue the preferential duty-free status effectively replicating the CETA tariff benefits under the TCA.
The Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates of the UK are generally applicable for imports from Canada. Goods that meet CUKTCA rules of origin can qualify for preferential duty free import to The UK. The MFN tariff rates of the UK apply to goods imported to The UK that do not meet the rules of origin (non-originating goods) under the CUKTCA.
In addition to existing NAFTA USMCA, Canada's new trade agreements with Europe (CETA) and Asia (CP-TPP) make is easier for Canadian companies to ship. Canadian companies can ship to the EU and CPTPP countries and benefit from preferential duty free import status.
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates are generally applicable for good traded between Canada, North America, Europe and Asia.Goods that meet the rules of origin of the relevant trade agreement (notably CUSMA, CUKTCA, CPTPP, CKFTA, and CETA)can benefit from preferential duty free import. The MFN tariff rates of Canada and E.U. members apply to goods that do not meet the rules of origin (non-originating goods) under CETA.
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While free trade agreements and general lowering of tariffs have been a success - most notably NAFTA and CETA - technology is now the key to enabling international trade. Having effective parcel logistics is a key element to furthering trade.
All Canada's free trade agreements (including CETA, CPTPP, CUSMA) require a certificate of origin. Read more about certification of origin.
Canada Post offers several options from the fastest service to the USA ("Priority Worldwide") to the least expensive ("small packet"). For international delivery, Canada post offers "express" international parcel delivery and low cost delivery for "small packets."
The parcel post options are the best choice for shipping small international "packets". Canada post has the lowest cost for individuals shipping small international parcels.
The international parcel post options via Canada Post work best when delivered by strong postal partners such as La Poste (France), Deutsche Post (Germany), Royal Mail (UK), Japan Post, and United States Postal Service USPS.
Canada Post common international shipping options include:
The size and weight of your shipments are the major factors when deciding to send via the post, courier or cargo. For large volume e-commerce consolidations, the best practice via air freight direct.
For personal packages, Canada Post options are usually the best option. For commercial packages, global couriers FedEx, UPS, DHL and their partners are preferable. Sea freight is best for pallet freight and container shipping. Cargo that ships via air usually deliver within around 1 week. Ocean cargo averages between 1 to 3 months door to door. Ocean cargo's many surcharges can add significant costs for smaller cargo shipments. Consignments up to around 100 kilograms often have a lower price via air versus ocean.
Less than container load ocean is a service that shares space in a container with different consignment. It requires and additional transit time to account for loading and de-consolidation. Full container loads - FCL - can ship either via a 20 or 40 foot container. Understanding ocean shipping from Canada.
FedEx and UPS are North America's largest carriers by far and, along with DHL, offer reliable international shipping options from Canada.
FedEx and UPS international shipping options from Canada include:
The sister company of Canada Post, Purolator is a market leader for delivery in Canada. Purolator's international division is primarily focused on volume from the USA to Canada.
Purolator's international shipping from Canada is provided by partner carriers, such as UPS Canada.
Jet Worldwide helps American companies with their Canadian deliveries and logistics including economy express delivery, warehousing, returns and Canadian parcel delivery.
Jet Worldwide provides low cost parcel delivery for larger parcels shipped from Vancouver, Montreal, Quebec, Canada to China, Taiwan, Asia, France, Germany, The UK, Europe and South America.
As a way to help serve small businesses, FedEx and UPS in Canada have partnered with "resellers" who can provide a savings for small and medium sized companies. Resellers in Canada who provide international shipping options are mostly:
Jet Worldwide has been providing international delivery and logistics solutions from Canada for over the last 30 years. Our network includes unique solutions for distribution in the E.U., Caribbean, South America and Asia.
In addition to providing shipping from Canada, Jet provides Canada and US parcel logistics services that include:
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