New Zealand is reliable trading partner with Canadian with over a billions dollars per year in trade. Canada's exports to New Zealand in includes machinery, wood products and aerospace. New Zealand and Canadian are also part the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Shipping Options from Canada to New Zealand - Everything You Need to Know
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This complete shipping guide to New Zealand explores of the main elements of international shipping between Canada and New Zealand:
- Carrier options for shipping New Zealand from Canada
- Canadian Export Declaration for Shipments to New Zealand
- Shipping terms to New Zealand delivery duty paid or unpaid?
- New Zealand customs for imports from Canada
- CPTPP and duty free entry for qualifying Canada origin goods
- Common carrier options for shipping from New Zealand to Canada
- Air versus ocean shipping to New Zealand from Canada
- New Zealand export declaration requirements
- Import process to Canada for goods shipping from New Zealand
- CPTPP duty free entry for New Zealand Origin goods to Canada
- Information necessary for New Zealand Canada shipping quote
- CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management portal (CARM)
- Shipping from New Zealand to the USA and Canada
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Options for Shipping New Zealand from Canada
What is the cheapest way to ship to New Zealand?
Canada post surface options provide the cheapest way to ship small packages to New Zealand.
What does it cost to send to New Zealand?
The cost to ship to New Zealand depends upon the size, weight and address of your package. The cost can range from around $35 for up to 4 pounds/ 2 kilograms (via Canada Post surface) to around $190 for up to 10 pounds/ 4.5 kilograms via a commercial carrier.The shipping costs via a commercial carrier depends on your level of discount.
There are several shipping options available for sending goods from Canada to New Zealand. 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.
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Canada Post Shipping to New Zealand
Canada Post offers the lowest cost options for shipping small non urgent parcels. Shipments sent via Canada Post import for delivery via the New Zealand Post
Please note that items shipping via commercial carrier (versus Canada Post) are often subject to more strict oversight. Gifts (person to person) to New Zealand over NZ$110 (around $93 CAD) are subject to duty, taxes and import fees.
Shipping New Zealand from Canada Post international packet services
- Canada Post Small Packet surface, Air and "tracked" to New Zealand
- Canada Post International Parcel to N. Zealand Surface
- Canada Post Xpresspost to New Zealand: Delivery within 2 weeks
Getting a Discount for international shipping from Canada Post
Canada Post provides a discount for business accounts and for shipments processes online versus at a local post office. Volume discounts are also available depending upon how much you spend per year.
Shipping Air versus Ocean between Canada and New Zealand
We get many inquiries requesting the lowest cost for shipping to New Zealand. The best shipping option to Canada depends on several factors. In general, the lowest cost for small personal packages to New Zealand is via local Canada post options. For heavier shipments, economy air freight is often the preferred option. And less than container load is best with shipping palletized freight and large commercial orders. Useful information: Things to know about Ocean Shipping To and From Canada.
Shipping to New Zealand via UPS and FedEx Canada
FedEx and UPS are North Americas largest carriers and, along with DHL, offer reliable express delivery to Aukland and all New Zealand.
FedEx and UPS shipping options from Canada to New Zealand include
- International air express priority shipping
- International economy air shipping option to New Zealand
Delivery between New Zealand and Canada via Jet Worldwide
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Shipping New Zealand from Canada via Purolator
Purolator is a leading domestic delivery carrier in Canada. They are part of Canada Post and provide delivery to New Zealand via partners - such as UPS Canada. Purolator is a division of Canada Post.
Canadian Export Declaration for Shipments to New Zealand
For shipments from Canada to New Zealand with a value at CAD $2,000 and above (or otherwise with restrictions) require a Canadian export declaration.
Read more about Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS).
Shipping Terms to Consider When Shipping to New Zealand
The default option for shipping internationally from Canada is delivery duty unpaid. Common carriers use the term EXW. All import related costs assign to the receiver/ importer. Shippers from Canada can choose to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver. A Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) options is available via most commercial carriers. Read More: IncoTerms and shipping terms for packages and online orders.
The disadvantage of paying import fees on behalf of the receiver is that the bulk of the import fees are often from a value add tax that the importing business may otherwise be able to claim back.
New Zealand Parcel Clearance for Shipments from Canada
Goods shipping to New Zealand must include an invoice for customs or other supporting documents.
New Zealand customs duty and taxes on the applicable HS Code and the "CIF Value." The CIF value is the value of the item plus the cost of insurance and freight). The Goods and Service Tax (GST) of 15% applies to all imports to New Zealand.
Duty rates in New Zealand can range from duty free for such things as most electronics and accessories to 10% for clothing an other fashion items.
The rate of duty payable is via the New Zealand HS Tariff. Most tariffs range from 0% to 10%. These duty rates apply mostly to clothing, footwear, and carpeting. Most computer software and hardware can import to New Zealand duty fee.
It is important to verify compliance with the consignee/ importer and regulatory authorities prior to shipping to New Zealand from Canada.
Duty Free importing of Canadian parcels to New Zealand
New Zealand makes overseas businesses who sell to consumers in New Zealand liable for collecting sales tax. Consignments with a value under NZ$ 1000 can import duty free. All imports are subject to sales tax (GST).
Information necessary by New Zealand Customs (to include on the commercial invoice) :
- Shipper Address and contact details
- Importer details
- Details of the shipment: Item(s), value and reason for import
- Invoice Terms (FOB, CIF, etc)
- If a multi-piece shipment, include box number
CPTPP Duty free clearance of goods shipping to New Zealand From Canada
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a free trade agreement that Canada shares with New Zealand. The agreement reduces barriers to trade and provides preferential duty free import between each other.
Read more about the benefits of CPTPP shipping to and from Canada / New Zealand
Canada’s Most Favour Nation (MFN) tariff rates generally apply by default. Duty free preferential import under CPTPP apply to goods meeting the rules of origin.
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 solely from where the goods are ship from.
Understand the difference between shipments from Canada versus Canadian Origin Goods.
Benefit from having a certificate of origin shipping to Canada
Read more: Understanding a certificate of origin.
The country of origin rules are simpler under CPTPP but can still get complex. The guidelines for country of origin qualification include:
- Goods are originating if they are wholly from a CPTPP country.
- Originating goods are a product of Canada or other CPTPP country entirely from originating materials.
- Production in Canada/CPTPP country from non-originating materials that undergo production in Canada/ CPTPP country. Resulting good satisfies the applicable product-specific rule of origin. The value of the non-originating goods in the originating product can be dutiable.
Duty Free import for parcels sent from Canada to New Zealand under CPTPP
Consignments containing products less than US$1000 (in local currency) do not require a certification of origin to claim CPTPP preferential tariff treatment.
- Parcels containing products under US$1000 (in local currency) can apply for duty free status. Some conditions include:
- A statement with a signature by the importer, exporter or producer certifying that the goods are originating. See below
- This statement can be on the commercial invoice or other shipping document. We recommend adding an additional stand alone document.
- The goods must meet the origin rules.
DUTY FREE ≠ TAX FREE:
It is important to understand that CPTPP applies to duty assessments but not taxes. All imports are subject to New Zealand 15% GST..
Data necessary for duty free CPTPP import to New Zealand
In order to claim the preferential tariff treatment to New Zealand from Canada under CPTPP, a set a data elements is necessary. The ‘certification origin’ must include the following;.
- Indicate the Certifier (Importer, Exporter or Producer)
- Name, Address and Contact Information of the Certifier
- Name, Address and Contact Information of the Exporter (if different from the certifier)
- Name, Address and Contact Information of the Producer (if different from the certifier, or exporter)
- Name, Address and Contact Information of the Importer
- Description and HS Tariff Classification for the Goods
- Origin Criterion for the Goods
- Blanket Period
- Signature and Date
For full details regarding the minimum data requirements for the certification of origin, please refer to Annex 3-B of the CPTPP agreement.
Common Carrier Options for Shipping To Canada from New Zealand
The options for shipping from New Zealand to Canada include New Zealand Post (best option for individuals shipping small parcels, Jet / DHL, and North America's mega carriers FedEx and UPS.
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FedEx and UPS options for shipping from New Zealand to Canada include:
- International air express to Canada
- International economy air from New Zealand to Canada
Export Declaration from New Zealand when shipping to Canada
An export declaration is necessary for consignments over NZ$1,000.
- Registering as a user of the Customs entry processing system: Every individual who wishes to lodge electronic clearances needs to register to do so.
- An HS code is necessary. On New Zealand Customs export entries, the full New Zealand 8 digit tariff code plus the 3 digit NZ statistical code is necessary.
Clearance of consignments from New Zealand to Canada
Imports from New Zealand to Canada are subject to duty and taxes. Most imports under CAD $20 can be clear duty-free and tax-free. Shipments under CAD $3,300 can be import under Courier Low-Value Shipment (CLVS) processes.
Contact Jet’s logistics team to get an estimate of import fees.
Consignments containing New Zealand origin goods may benefit from preferential duty free entry under the CPTPP free trade agreement (see below).
- Up to CAD 20 and under: duty- and tax-free
- Duty and taxes apply apply to all other shipments.
New Zealand origin goods shipping FROM New Zealand TO Canada
Canadian companies can more easily take advantage of duty free clearance from New Zealand, a CPTPP Country. Read more about CPTPP.
Proof of origin requirements under Canada's free trade agreements
The value for duty amount for all of Canada's free trade agreements (including 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 not necessary at import. . The requirement on the importer to maintain records is necessary for all imports.
Shipping from New Zealand to the USA
Companies and online sellers can benefit from shipping their orders direct to the USA - and via Canada. Canada and USA form a North American logistics networks with proximity, free trade, social and economic connections. Read more about section 321 processes and contact our team for assistance in direct shipping and logistics support to the USA.
Getting a quote for shipping between New Zealand, Canada and North America
Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking Logistics Support and Shipping Rates New Zealand and Canada for parcels pallets, and online orders.
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