The Barbados community in Canada relies on having a low cost method for shipping parcels per day to Barbados from Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver and all of Canada. Jet provides low cost parcel shipping options to Barbados and the Caribbean for businesses and online sellers.
Trade and parcel delivery is an important part of Barbados economy. The value of exports and imports make up more than two thirds of the total GDP.
Low-Cost Delivery to Barbados from Canada: Efficient Shipping Solutions
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- Sending goods to Barbados in Barrels from Canada
- Using Canada Post (which uses Barbados Post for final delivery)
- Delivery to Barbados via FedEx, UPS Canada
- Delivery to Barbados via Jet Worldwide
Disclaimer: The information in Jet Worldwide online content, including this post, is for general information only.
Complete Guide for Shipping International from Canada
What is the cost to send a package to Barbados?
The cost to send to Barbados depends on the size and weight of the shipment, service type, carrier and discount level.
What is the cheapest way to send to Barbados from Canada?
The cheapest way to send to Barbados is via Canada Post surface options. For larger shipments, barrel shipments via ocean are the most economical option. Surface/ ocean options can take several months.
Barrels via Ocean Freight to Barbados
Shipping via ocean (barrels are a common container for such shipments to the Caribbean) offer the lowest cost and are the best option when you can wait for up to 60 days. Shipping barrels from Canada is a simple process but the clearance process can be rather cumbersome.
- Jet Worldwide does not offer barrels shipping services and provide this information to help answer the many inquiries we get on this method of shipping to Barbados.
It is important to understand the import fees at destination as the it can have a significant effect on the the total cost.
See above: Jet Worldwide does not provide ocean freight service barrel shipping.
Shipping cargo Canada to Barbados
Companies can choose between air cargo and sea freight. Cargo that ships via air usually deliver within around 1 week. Ocean cargo averages between 2 to 3 months door to door.
LCL cargo from Canada
Less than container load - LCL - 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. Barrel shipping is a type of LCL and is mostly for personal shipments.
FCL ocean cargo to Barbados
Full container loads - FCL - can ship either via a 20 or 40 foot container.
Ocean cargo versus sea freight: Which is cheaper?
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.
Useful information: Things to know about Ocean Shipping To and From Canada.
Canadian Export Declaration for Shipments to Barbados
For shipments from Canada to Barbados at CAD 2,000 and above (or otherwise with restrictions) require a Canadian export declaration.
Read more about Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS).
There are several shipping options available for sending goods from Canada to Barbados. The best option for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences, such as the type and size of the goods you are shipping, the speed of delivery you require, and your budget.
Shipping to Barbados via Canada Post
For shipping letters and small packets to Barbados, Canada Post offers the cheapest delivery for small parcels. Parcel shipments sent via Canada Post and USPS to Trinidad import for delivery via Barbados Post.
Canada Post international small packet services:
- Canada Post small packet to Barbados: Surface and Air
- Canada Post international parcel surface
- Canada Post Xpresspost service
Shipping via FedEx Canada or UPS Canada to Barbados
FedEx and UPS are well known brands - and North Americas largest carriers. FedEx and UPS Canada - along with DHL - provide express shipping for delivery to Barbados.
Get a shipping quote to Barbados
FedEx and UPS shipping Barbados from Canada options include:
- International air priority
- International economy air shipping
Delivery to Barbados from Canada via Jet Worldwide
Jet Worldwide:International shipping and logistics for over 40 years! Jet Worldwide offers options for shipping between Barbados and Canada for parcels, pallets, and online orders. Contact Jet's logistics team.
Import fees on parcels to Barbados sent from Canada
Duty collection is an important revenue source for Barbados and averages over 13%.
Value add tax assesses on the total of the value of the items plus duty. There are three VAT rates to Barbados:
- 17.5% . General applicable rate for most goods
- 7.5% General rate for "certain tourism type of Foods"
- 0% . Medical devices, oil and other specific items
For shipments to Barbados, the original suppliers invoice or proof of purchase is necessary to clear customs.
Contact our team if you have questions about the admissibility, duty and taxes. Jet Worldwide provides expert clearance and distribution to the Caribbean: JetWorldwide.com/contact
Does Barbados have a duty free Threshold
Most goods with a value less than US$40 can import duty fee to Barbados. Read more about duty free thresholds and de minimis values.
Contact us if you would like information on clearance - including import restrictions. Our teams in Canada, USA, UK and Bridgetown work together to find "out of the box solutions" and seamless customs clearance.
It is important to verify compliance with the consignee/ importer and regulatory authorities prior to shipping to Barbados from Canada.
READ MORE: IMPORT DUTY AND CALCULATION
SIM Card i-phone from Canada to Barbados
Buying an iPhone with a physical SIM card from Canada
Phone manufacturers, including Apple, are moving towards “eSIM*.”If your carriers network does not support, you have to buy a physical nano-SIM. Nano-SIM Apple phones are available from Canada.
Arrange for the purchase of an iPhone with international shipping from Canada with Jet's partner, eZone.
Other shipping resources:
Useful information regarding your customs invoice
Understand duty and how it is calculated
Shipping quote for shipping between Barbados and Canada
Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking for spot quotes between Canada and Barbados (and all the Caribbean) for parcels, pallets, e-commerce online orders.
