Singapore and Canada have a strong economic connection with Singapore serving as Canada’s gateway to Asia. With the CPTPP free trade agreement, economic activity between Singapore and Canada will grow with preferential tariffs.
In this blog, we review:
Note: Pandemic related capacity causing some carriers to eliminate economy air options from Singapore and other APAC countries to Canada. Get a comparison air freight rate shipping from Singapore to Canada.
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Clearance of parcels from Singapore to Canada
Most parcel imports to Canada valued under $20 CAD can be cleared duty free and tax free. Shipments under $3,300 can be imported under express low value shipment / LVS processes.
Notes for sending personal effects To Canada Singapore:
Jet often manages the shipping of personal effects TO Canada but there are restrictions. Requirements include copies of the importer's passport and specific list of contents with estimated unit and total value. Personal goods to Canada must be self cleared by the importer of the goods.
Personal goods are generally meant as being used, over 1 year old and for personal use only.
Shipping of excess baggage to Canada: Generally, it is simpler and easier to ship your personal effects as excess baggage when you travel. Carrier excess baggage fees for a couple of bags are most often less expensive than shipping separately without having to manage the entry requirements (discussed above).
Shipping a box or several boxes: Jet Worldwide provides solutions shipping of international personal effects Canada from Singapore via economy air. Get a shipping quote international from Canada via Jet.
Shipping a household/ container level: For shipping a full household, it is best to contact a moving specialists to arrange for packing and ocean transport.
Shipping Canada from Singapore
Parcel and Pallet Air Shipping Options to Canada
Parcel shipping Canada via Singapore Post Options
Singapore post offers low cost parcel post service from Singapore to Canada. Their services include Speedpost Economy (for delivery in 1-2 months) and Speedpost Express (for delivery in 2 days).
Singapore Post Parcel Delivery to Canada include:
Shipping Canada from Singapore via FedEx and UPS
FedEx and UPS are North America's largest carriers. They, along with DHL, provide reliable express delivery from Singapore to Canada. However, they can be expensive for small and medium sized businesses and their processes can be inflexible.
FedEx and UPS shipping options Singapore to Canada include:
Note: Carriers are having pandemic related capacity causing elimination of economy air options from Singapore and other APAC countries to Canada.
Shipping to Canada via Purolator Courier
Purolator is Canada's leading carrier but relies on other carriers - for example UPS - for their international parcel shipments. Purolator International acts a third party logistics providers with large project distributions to Canada.
Shipping parcels to Canada from Singapore via Jet Worldwide
Jet worldwide partners has a variety of economy options via air express. We provide service for individual parcels as well as distribution services in the USA and Canada. Get a comparison shipping quote Canada from Singapore.
Jet Worldwide provides complete logistics support international shipping Canada from Singapore and around the world.
CPTPP Duty free clearance of goods shipped from Singapore to Canada
Canada’s Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates are generally applicable to imports from Singapore. Duty free preferential import under CPTPP apply to goods imported to Canada that meet the rules of origin outlined in the agreement and accompanied by the necessary certification.
Goods approved with proper “proof of origin’ supporting paperwork can be exported from Singapore for duty free clearance in Canada.
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 (ROO) have been simplified under CPTPP but can still get complex. The guidelines for country of origin qualification include:
Duty Free import for parcels sent from Singapore to Canada under CPTPP
The amazing part of CPTPP is that parcels containing products valued less than CA$3,300* do not require a certification of origin to claim CPTPP preferential tariff treatment.
CPTPP Proof of Origin for shipments to Canada from Singapore
Preferential tariff / duty free treatment can be obtained for qualifying Singapore Origin goods that are accompanied by a "certification origin." The imported goods to Canada must originate and be exported from a CPTPP ratified country.
Rather than a separate certificate of origin, a statement on the shipping documents - including the commercial invoice - can be used to qualify the goods for duty free preferential treatment.
The statement / certification must be provided by the exporter, producer and presented at time of import by importer of the goods. The information can be included on any document (such as the Commercial Invoice) accompanying the shipment or on a separate document.
The data elements do not have to follow a prescribed format but must contain the minimum data elements listed below.
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.
Singapore Origin goods shipped FROM Singapore TO Canada
Canadian companies can more easily take advantage of duty free clearance from Singapore (a CPTPP Country).
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 waived was changed to $3,300 CAD in July 2020. This change was made to harmonize the regulations with the new NAFTA/ CUSMA.
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.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) online portal streamlines the process of importing commercial goods to Canada.
Jet Worldwide makes it easy for companies seeking for spot quotes for economy air shipping from Singapore to Canada. Contact Jet: For a quote for shipping online orders, regular volumes and logistics support; provide details including shipping volume, item(s) being shipped, average value and weight of each parcel. The more details the better :).
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