Canada and Korea enjoy strong economic relations and Jet Worldwide helps connect both countries with our cross-border parcel delivery. Korean products to Canada include fashion and cosmetics. Businesses rely on finding the cheapest option shipping from South Korea to Canada.
South Korea is one of Canada’s top 10 largest merchandise trading partners. Trade between South Korea and Canada totals over $10 billion per year. The implementation of the Korean-Canadian Free Trade Agreement is benefiting Korean and Canadian companies (see details below on the Korean-Canadian Free Trade Agreement - CKFTA).
Common goods the ship from South Korea to Canada includes electronics, automotive, cosmetics and textiles.
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This Guide to Shipping to Canada from South Korea includes key aspects of shipping including carriers, customs and free trade.
The cost of shipping to Canada from South Korea depends primarily on the size and weight of your shipment. Other factors that affect the cost including shipping address, value for insurance, type of service and carrier discount.
For individuals shipping personal items and small packages, the lowest cost option is usually via the Koran Post surface options. For businesses, the best option is via a commercial courier or via ocean.
Shipping from South Korea to Canada can be via air or sea. Time, cost, and capacity are the key differences.
Freight cost estimates vary according to season and capacity. We welcome your enquiry. Our team provides a valuation service so you can compare from other providers. Fill in the form as shown below with the necessary details.
Goods that qualify as Korean origin can benefit from preferential duty free import. Just ship from Korea does not great origin status. The goods must qualify under the Canadian Korean free trade rules of origin.
There are several shipping options available for sending goods from Korea to Canada. The best option depend primarily on size and weight of the shipment. Other factors include the type of goods and necessary transit time
Our logistics team helps connect Korean and Canadian companies. Shipping via the post, courier, air and ocean freight.
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The Korean Post's offers Express Mail Service (EMS) from Korea to Canada. Canada is in Zone 3 of the the EMS pricing from Korea.
Korean Post Shipping Options to Canada include:
International Packet shipping is the preference for individuals shipping small parcels from South Korea to Canada.
FedEx and UPS are North America's dominant carriers. They, along with DHL, offer value reliable parcel delivery service from Korea. Get Your Instant Shipping Rate from Korea to Canada Now!
FedEx and UPS shipping options include:
For a price quote for shipping to Canada provide details including shipping volume, item(s), average value and weight of each parcel. The more details the better :).
Purolator is a leading Canadian carrier and provides international delivery to Korea via partner carriers, such as UPS. Purolator is a division of Canada Post.
The most popular method of international shipping is sea transportation. It makes it possible to ship large commercial orders to Canada for cheap. Door to door transit averages between 1 to 2 months.
Less than container load (LCL) is best when shipping one to several pallets. The sharing of container space between different consignments is cost effective. Extra transit time is necessary for the additional loading and de-consolidation process.
Full container load (FCL) is the fastest way to ship via ocean. This can be via either 40 foot or 20 foot container.
Without the minimum surcharges via ocean shipping, smaller consignments via air can be cheaper. This is especially true for door to door shipping. Generally, shipments of less than 150 kilograms are cheaper via air. Heaver cargo benefit from a much lower price via ocean.
Useful information: Things to know about Ocean Shipping To and From Canada.
South Korean companies are exploring ways to coordinate their strategy for shipping to both the USA and Canada. The following factors to consider when shipping processes to North America:
Simpler processing for your customer:
Contact our team to develop solutions for Canadian returns of online orders.
We get many questions regarding import fee's for shipments from South Korea to Canada. The factors affecting the fees are below. Common fees include duty, taxes and carrier import fees. Read More: Verifying common Canadian import fees.
Jet Worldwide works with companies to estimate and manage their import fees.
Imports from Korea to Canada are subject to Canadian duty and taxes. Most consignments under CAD 20 can import free of duty and taxes.
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Parcels under CAD 3,300 from Korea can import via Canadian customs Low Value Shipment (LVS) processes. Carriers charge a disbursement fee that usually averages around CAD 20.
If you are importing to Canada, it is important to become familiar with Canadian Customs online portal to streamline processes. Read more about CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM)
The default option for shipping internationally from Canada is Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU). Common carriers use the term ExWorks (EXW) which essentially import costs (duty, taxes and other fees) to the importer. Shippers from Canada can choose to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver. Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) is available via most carriers. Useful information regarding IncoTerms and for international shipments
Provincial sales tax are not recoverable if paid by the shipper. The importing business may otherwise be able to claim back Canadian GST/ PST/HST.
Canada’s Most Favour Nation (MFN) tariff rates are generally applicable to imports from South Korea. Goods that meet the rules of origin under the CKFTA agreement may qualify for duty free import.
Understand the difference: Shipments from South Korea versus shipments containing South Korean origin goods.
Rules of origin are the criteria necessary to determine the country of origin. The Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) has its own set of rules of origin.
Simply the purchasing of a good from South Korea does not necessarily qualify them for duty free import.Under the CKFTA, a product originating in Canada or South Korea is if it meets one of the following conditions:
The rules of origin for CKFTA are in two main categories: general rules and sector-specific rules.
For example, for textiles and apparel, the sector-specific rule requires that the yarns and fabrics be of Canada or South Korea. Cutting and sewing made be in Canada or South Korea. For automotive products, it requires that they have at least 45% regional value content.
READ MORE: DETERMINING THE CORRECT DECLARATION OF VALUE
Products meeting the CKFTA rules of origin under the CKFTA, materials and production must be traceable. The value of the originating materials are accountable.
The certificate of origin determines if preferential duty free import is applicable. The country of origin is also a data point to support regulatory actions such as quarantine and import quotas. Ensure the origin benefits when shipping from South Korea to Canada.
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The value for duty for which the proof of origin / certificate of origin is not necessary up to CAD 3 300.
For imports not exceeding CAD 3 300 to Canada, the requirement for proof of origin is not necessary. The importer must maintain records (for example, commercial invoice and B3). This applies even if the CBSA does not require a certification at time of import.There are a few Canadian international schools in South Korea that offer a Canadian curriculum for students. There are schools in Seoul, Incheon, and Gyeonggi-do. Jet Worldwide can receive, consolidate and ship Canadian text book orders direct to Korea. Contact our team for support.
Read More: Shipping Text Books and Supplies to Canadian International Schools
Korean companies and online sellers can benefit from shipping their orders direct to the USA - and via Canada. Read more about section 321 processes and contact our team for assistance in direct shipping and logistics support to the USA.
Get a comparison shipping quotes for shipping between Korea and Canada.
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Canadian businesses are seeking low-cost shipping of cosmetics from South Korea to Montreal, Toronto and other major retail cities. Contact our team to arrange for shipping cosmetics from South Korea for duty free entry and low-cost air shipping.
Jet Worldwide shippers from Korea are now benefiting from duty-free import to Canada under the Canada Korea Free Trade Agreement, CKFTA. Retailers shipping Korea-origin cosmetics and fashion to Canada and looking for low-cost shipping of Korean cosmetic items to Canada.
We are happy to help with your shipping to and from Canada. Please provide some more information about the type of goods. Do you prefer air or sea freight? What restrictions or regulations are important to consider.