The Netherlands and Canada have strong commercial relations. Goods shipping from the Netherlands to Canada can benefit from duty free import via CETA. The shipping lanes and options are well established with regular sea freight and daily air options. In addition to providing options for shipping from the Netherlands to Canada, our team provides North American logistics support.
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The best way, or mode of shipping depends primarily on the size of your package. In general, the best options for personal shipments are via the local PostNL. Commercial packages benefit from service options via global couriers FedEx, UPS and DHL. Pallets and containers benefit from low cost ocean shipping. Fill in form below for rates and and information.
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Because of the many minimum surcharges of sea freight, shipping via air is often less expensive for cargo up to around 100 kilograms.
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The basic paperwork necessary to Canada includes the waybill or bill of lading. A commercial invoice is an important element to determine the correct export and import declarations. A certificate of origin must be included if you wish to benefit from duty free import via CETA.
The tariff classification for exports from the Netherlands is via the European Commission’s Combined Nomenclature (CN). Read more about tariff classification and the harmonized system.
The primary import fees to consider to Canada include duty, federal tax and provincial tax. Useful information regarding the most common Canadian import fees.
Registration in CBSA's CARM online portal is necessary for most importers. Read more about CARM.
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Canada has a free trade agreement with Europe (CETA). If the cargo is made in the EU, it may qualify for duty free import to Canada. Note that just a purchase and shipping an item from the Netherlands do not meet the rule of origin.
For imports not exceeding CA$3,300 to Canada, the requirement for proof of origin is not necessary at import. The requirement on the importer to maintain records (for example, commercial invoice and B3) for all imports.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) portal streamlines the process of importing commercial goods.
All commercial importers must register in CBSA's CARM system. Doing so requires importers to assign a customs broker and submit a surety bond (or deposit) to guarantee payment of duty and taxes. How to register for CARM.
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