With mutual strong mutual trade, Australian and Canadian companies rely on low cost shipping with the advantage of duty free entry. The CPTPP free trade pact allows duty free shipping to Canada from Australia for qualifying goods. This will help you uncover the cheapest options shipping to Canada from Australia
The cost to ship to Canada from Australia depends on the size and weight of your shipment. Other cost factors include the delivery address and speed of delivery.
The cheapest option for individuals shipping small packages and personal items to Canada is via Australian post surface shipping options. Companies sending container size shipment should look at ocean carriers. Economy air freight is available from commercial carriers.
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All shipments to Canada are subject to import fees. Low value shipments and goods that qualify as Australian origin (under CPTPP provisions) can import duty free. Federal and provincial taxes apply to all goods. Read more about Canadian import fees.
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In this Guide for Shipping to Canada from Australia, we review:
Disclaimer: The information in this blog is for general information only.
All goods valued over AUD $2,000 for export from Australia require reporting to the Australian Border Force (ABF).
Shipments Requiring and Export Declaration include
Personal effects do not require an Australian export declaration.
An export declaration is necessary when shipping from Australia. This can be completed by the owner of the goods, or their agent.
Goods imported to Canada from Australia are subject to import duties as well as federal and provincial sales tax. Shipments under $20 CAD can clear duty free. Consignments with a value under $3,300 can import via the Low Value System / LVS express processes.
In addition to duty and taxes, the post and private carriers often charge a disbursement fee. The fee averages around $15 CAD for the clearance of packages to Canada.
There are several shipping options available for sending goods between Australia and Canada. The best option for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences. Factors to consider include the type and size of your shipment, the speed you require, and budget. Here are some common shipping options that you might consider:
Transit times for ocean cargo can range from around 2 to 3 months. Air freight usually delivers in around 1 week or less.
Useful information regarding ocean shipping to Canada.
Less than container load (LCL) is best when shipping one to several pallets to Canada. This method of sharing of container space is cost effective but takes longer. The loading, scheduling and de-consolidation process can add several weeks of transit time.
Full container load (FCL) can be via either 40 foot or 20 foot container. It is the fastest way to ship via ocean.
Smaller cargo shipments can be less expensive than ocean freight. Air cargo has a higher per kilogram rate but far fewer minimum surcharges of ocean shipments. As a general guide, the price to ship up to around 100 kilograms is cheaper than ocean. The heavier the cargo consignment, the more cost effective ocean freight becomes.
The Australia Post is the best option for individuals sending smaller parcels and personal items. For small parcels to Canada, Australia post offers International Sachels for both economy delivery (in around a week) and express (in 2-4 days). Items sent via Australian Post to Canada get delivery via Canada Post.
Australian post offers three sizes of prepaid satchels for shipping to Canada:
There are also postal consolidators that aggregate mail for low cost postal delivery via Singapore Post and New Zealand Post. The prices compare favourably but are subject to increase with new Universal Postal Union rules.
FedEx and UPS are North America's largest carriers and offer - along with DHL - parcel delivery from Australia to Canada.
FedEx and UPS shipping Canada from Australia options include
Jet Worldwide provides low cost shipping Australia to Canada along with logistics support services including warehousing, packing/ repacking and domestic distribution.
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Purolator is one of Canada's leading domestic carriers and offers international express delivery to Australia via partners (such as UPS). They do not provide service from Australia.
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The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a free trade agreement that Canada shares with Australia. The agreement reduces barriers to trade and provides preferential duty free import between each other.
Read More: Benefits of CPTPP shipping to and from Canada
Canada’s Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates are generally applicable to imports from Australia. Duty free preferential import under CPTPP apply to goods imported to Canada. Goods must meet the rules of origin outlined in the agreement. The shipment must include the origin certification.
Goods approved with proper “proof of origin’ supporting paperwork can export from Australia for duty free clearance in Canada.
The key part of all trade agreements is ensuring the goods qualify under the rules of origin. Many incorrectly assume that if goods ship from a qualifying country, they should qualify for duty free status. Determination of country of origin is not solely by where the goods are ship from.
Read More: Understanding a certificate of origin and its benefits
The country of origin rules under CPTPP but can get complex. The guidelines for country of origin qualification include:
Duty Free import for parcels sent from Australia to Canada under CPTPP
Consignments valued less than CA$3,300 do not require proof of origin to claim CPTPP at import. Goods under this value that ship via courier import via the Low Value Systems (LVS).
Consignments containing products under CA$3,300 can qualify for duty free status if the following conditions include:Canadian and Australia companies can more easily take advantage of duty free clearance via CPTPP provisions.
CPTPP Proof of Origin for shipments to Canada from Australia.
Preferential tariff / duty free treatment applies for qualifying Canada Origin goods that include a "certification origin." The imported goods to Canada must originate and ship from a CPTPP ratified country.
Rather than a separate certificate of origin, a statement on the shipping documents is acceptable. A statement on the invoice can be used to qualify the goods for duty free preferential treatment.
The statement / certification is from the exporter or producer and presented at time of import. The information can part of the commercial Invoice accompanying the shipment. We recommend also to include a separate document.
The data elements do not have to follow a specific format. The minimum data elements include:
For full details regarding the minimum data requirements for the certification of origin, refer to Annex 3-B of the consolidated TPP text / CPTPP agreement.