South Florida is the winter home to thousands of Canadians and represents tremendous potential for Quebec Canadian companies. Jet helps connect Quebec, Ontario with Florida via our low cost parcel shipping from Florida and Canada. Floridians and. Canadians depend on low cost parcel delivery from Florida to Canada.
It seems there are more Canadians living in Florida than, well.. in Canada. For individuals shipping personal items and small packages, the best option is usually the US Postal Service.
Streamline your cross-border shipping processes from Florida to Canada efficiently and cost-effectively.
Alternative shipping from Florida during Canada Post Strike.
Businesses and individuals are searching for a shipping option from Florida during the Canada Post strike. Contact our team for rates.
Optimizing Shipping Solutions from Florida to Canada
What is the Cheapest way to send a package from Florida to Canada?
The cheapest way for individuals to send small packages and personal items to Canada is usually via the US Postal Service (USPS). FedEx and UPS ground are good options for heavier shipments but do not include customs entry preparation.Or.. as there are so many Canadians in Florida, bring it back with you when you return .. lol.
Contact Jet Worldwide for low cost express shipping and LTL to Canada.
Do duty and taxes apply in Canada for shipments from Florida USA?
All shipments from Florida, USA to Canada are subject to import duty and taxes. A shipment my qualify for duty fee import if it is low value or qualifies under CUSMA rules of origin.
Understanding Canadian import fees.
Do shipments from Florida import to Canada Duty Free?
Just being shipping from the USA does not automatically grant duty free import to Canada
Useful information on import duty and calculation
How can I manage returns from Canada to Florida
If the value of the return is less than $800 USD, the goods can return simply via section 321 import processes. Contact Jet Worldwide to get a Canadian address to help manage returns from your Canadian Customers.
CARM for Importing goods to Canada from the USA
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) portal is a mandatory registration for commercial importers. In CARM 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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Best Shipping Modes Florida to Canada
Consider factors such as the size and weight of your freight, transit time, and customs clearance.
Our recommendations for shipping Canada from Florida
- Individuals shipping small parcels when tracking and transit is not a priority: USPS. Flat rate boxes are only a good deal for many
- Commercial packages best ship via air courier (Get a rate from Jetship)
- Truck options for pallets and large commercial orders (contact Jetship for pricing)
- FedEx, UPS Ground are best for heavier non urgent parcels. However, they require entry preparation fees
Managing Canadian Amazon Removal Orders to Florida.
Simpler processing for your customer: A Canadian address, consolidation and shipping back to the USA via low cost ground.
Read more about a solution for your Canadian removal orders.
Floridian companies becoming a Canadian Importer or Record
Canada’s non-resident importer program enables United States exporters to obtain a business number and act as the “importer of record.” Being able to act as the importer of record allows you to become your own distributor to Canada. Important update on valuation rules for non-resident importers.
USMCA- CUSMA North American Free Trade
The CUSMA facilitates the movement and duty free import of originating goods.
Shipping from the USA ≠ USA origin goods
USA origin goods can benefit from preferential duty free entry under USMCA/CUSMA provisions. This benefit does not extend to all goods “shipping from the USA to Canada.” The Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates of Canada are generally applicable for imports from the USA.
Read more about customs duty and calculation
Goods shipping from Florida to Canada are subject to the following fees:
- Duty:
- Canadian federal and provincial salesTax:
- Entry Preparation Fee
- Carrier disbursement fee
Feel free to contact our team if you need further information or a shipping quote.
How can I get lower shipping costs to Canada from Florida?
- Use a shipping cost calculator to compare rates from different carriers.
- Ship smaller packages to reduce the volume weight. Read about chargeable weight.
- If you are shipping a large volume of packages, you may be able to negotiate discounts directly with the major carriers.
- Consider using a third-party shipping service that can provide both savings and - more important - logistics support. Contact Jet's team.
- Consider using ground transportation instead of air shipping. Ground shipping is usually less expensive than air shipping, but it keep in mind the longer transit time to western Canada. Also, ground shipments are subject to a customs entry fee.
Increase low value thresholds for duty free entry to Canada from USA
Canada’s low value duty free threshold for goods importing from Canada is CA$150. Goods with a value under CA$40 benefit both from duty free and duty tax free.
Discount LTL Quotes: From to Florida Canada
Jet's team can generate rates for LTL and large packages over 150 lbs. for shipping to Canada as well as partnering with the leading parcel carriers - and offering reverse logistics.
Delivery between Florida and Canada via Jet Worldwide
Jet Worldwide: International shipping for over 40 years! Courier, trucking and logistics support.
Other things to consider when shipping to Canada from USA include:
- Importer of record: The importer of record includes having to obtain an importer number. If to direct to consumers, the consumer can be the importer of record
- Tariff classification for all imports (read more about HS Codes)
- Provincial licenses may be necessary even if selling direct to consumers
- Health Canada approvals for such products
- Safe Foods for Canadians Act certifications for some food items
- Federal and provincial sales taxes (read about Canadian import fees)
- Country of Origin
- Valuation is an important part of the declaration to the CBSA (read more about valuation)
- Labeling for goods to Canada may require both French and English
- Certification of origin for CUSMA
Canadian address to receive your goods and for returns
Using our Canadian Receiving and Shipping Service, we can receive your package and send it you in Florida for delivery in 1-2 business days. Have your order sent to our Canadian address for delivery to you in the USA, and anywhere in the world.
Shipping gifts from Florida to Canada.
Gifts sent from an individual to an individual * less than $60 CAD are exempt from duty and taxes.
- Gifts must be noted as such on the customs paperwork
- Items with restrictions cannot ship as gifts (such as wine)
- Advertising material cannot import as gifts
- Items sent to / from a business are not gifts as per CBSA
E-commerce shipments from Florida and the US to Canada.
For e-commerce small parcels from Florida to Canada, the USPS offers the lowest cost. For a price on heavier shipments when logistics support is necessary, contact Jet.
Delivery duty paid for shipments to Canada from the USA:
Jet Worldwide's "Delivery Duty Paid /DDP" service ensures the receiver of your parcel has no charges
