Mexico City is one of the most important cultural and business centres in North America. Mexico "Distrito Federal" / D.F. .is the traditional term but is it officially the Ciudad de Mexico with special rights befitting its economic status in the country. Jet Worldwide helps shippers in Mexico City send their packages to Canada.
Being a leading economic hub in South America, Mexico city city alone contributes over 15% of Mexico’s economic output. Mexico city itself is a conglomeration of 60 municipalities including Mcatepec de Morelos, Nexahualcoyoti and Naucalpan. The Canadian Embassy is located in Mexico City (11580)
In this blog, we review:
- Common Carrier Shipping Options to Canada from Mexico City
- Shipping Options from Laredo for goods transhipped from Mexico City
- T-MEC CUSMA Free Trade access to Canada from Mexico
- Shipping via CPTPP or T-MEC CUSMA
- Simplified certification of free trade origin declarations to Canada
- Canadian customs assessment and revenue management (CARM)
- Information required for a shipping quote Canada from Mexico
Reliable low cost shipping options from Mexico City / CDMX for delivery to Canada.
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Other things to consider when shipping to Canada from Mexico include:
- Importer of record: The importer of record includes having to obtain an importer number. If to direct to consumers, the consumer can be the importer of record
- Provincial licenses may be required even if selling direct to consumers
- Health Canada approvals for related products
- Safe Foods for Canadians Act certifications for some food items
- Federal and provincial sales taxes (read about Canadian import fees)
- Tariff classification for all imports (read more about HS Codes)
- Country of Origin must be declared for all imports
- Valuation is an important part of the declaration to the CBSA (read more about valuation)
- Labeling for goods to Canada may require both French and English
- Certification of origin if duty free import requested under CPTPP or CUSMA
Shipping CDMX to Laredo, TX.. and Then to Canada?
Efficient Mexico USA Border Crossings Besides Laredo
Laredo is the largest inland port on theMexican border with all major transportation companies having facilities in Laredo. The city is on the southern end ofI-35, which makes it close to the manufacturers in northern Mexico. However, with the incredible growth of cross border trade has strained the resources causing delays. Contact Jet’s logistics team for Mexico, USA, Canada cross border solutions.
Shipping from Mexico DF to Canada via Mexican Post / Correos
Correos offers the the lowest cost for shipping small parcels under 2 kg from Mexico to Canada. The packages are eventually passed off to Canada Post for final clearance and delivery.
Different duty assessment for goods shipped via Mexican Post Correoa versus Courier (see below regarding new USMCA/CUSMA duty free thresholds).
For a shipments shipped via USPS for import via Canada Post, duty is assessed differently than for parcels shipped via parcel carriers/ courier:
- CA $20 (around US$14.75) and under: duty and tax free
- Above CA $20 duties and taxes apply
- Gifts under $60 can import duty free
Shipping from Mexico City / CDMX to Canada via Jet Worldwide
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Shipping from Mexico to Canada via FedEx and UPS Mexico
FedEx and UPS are North America's largest carriers. They, along with DHL, offer reliable express shipping to Canada from Mexico.Get a comparison rate.
FedEx and UPS shipping options to Canada include:
- Priority Air express
- Economy expedited air shipping to Canada
Parcels imported fromMexico to Canada are subject to Canadian duty and taxes. Most parcels valued under $40 CAD can be imported free of duty and taxes.
Parcels valued under $3,300 CAD from Mexico can be imported via Canadian customs low value shipment / LVS express clearance processes. Carriers charge a disbursement fee that usually averages around $20 CAD.
Common import fees for consignments shipped via air to Canada can include duty, tax, entry preparation, bond and carrier disbursement fees. Understanding Canadian Import Fees.
The Canadian Customs online portal which is designed to streamline processes and a useful too for Canadian importers. Read more about CBSA Assessment and Revenu Management (CARM)
Duty Free Shipping to Canada from Mexico
As part of the USMCA (the "new NAFTA), Canada has raised their low value duty threshold ( de minimis threshold) to $150 CAD (around $110 USD) if shipped via courier. Local sales taxes will still apply (but often times, businesses can claim this charge back). This higher duty free threshold helps businesses and e-commerce merchants in the Mexico ship to Canadian customers.
The Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates of Canada are generally applicable for imports from Mexico to Canada valued over CA$150. Goods that meet CUSMA/T-MEC rules of origin can qualify for preferential duty free import to Canada. The MFN tariff rates of Canada apply to goods imported to Canada that do not meet the rules of origin (non-originating goods) under the CUSMA.
CPTPP / CUSMA Duty free clearance of goods shipped from Mexico to Canada
Goods approved with proper “proof of origin’ supporting paperwork can be exported from Mexico for duty free clearance in Canada.
Shippers to Canada can request duty free entry to Canada for Mexican origin goods via CUSMA T-MEC or CPTPP. Generally, experts have stated that country of origin rules are more favourable under CPTPP but this should be studied prior to shipping as only one method can be claimed at the time of import.
SEE OUR BLOG ON CANADA'S MAJOR FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS
Proof of Origin
The key part of all trade agreements is ensuring the goods qualify under the rules of origin. Many incorrectly assume that if goods are sent from a qualifying country, they should qualify for duty free status. Country of origin is not determined solely by where the goods are sent from.
The country of origin rules have been simplified under CPTPP but can still get complex. The guidelines for country of origin qualification include:
Goods are considered originating if they are wholly obtained, such as goods that are grown, raised, caught, or extracted in Canada /CPTPP country.
Goods are considered originating if they are produced in Canada or a CPTPP country entirely from originating materials.
Goods are originating if they are produced in Canada/CPTPP country from non-originating materials that undergo production in Canada/ CPTPP country, such that the resulting good satisfies the applicable product-specific rule of origin. The value of the non-originating goods that are part of the originating product can be considered dutiable.
Simplified Origin Statement for Shipping Canada from Mexico
The value for duty amount for all of Canada's free trade agreements (including CUSMA and CPTPP) for which the proof of origin / certificate of origin is up to $3,300 CAD.
For imports not exceeding $3,300 to Canada, the requirement for proof of origin is waived. The requirement on the importer to maintain records (for example, commercial invoice and B3) applies even if the CBSA does not require a certification of origin or if a requirement for a certification of origin has been waived.
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