As a member of The European Union, The Croatian economy is gaining strength with average annual growth of GDP expected to remain around 2.5% to 3.0%. The Canadian - European Free Trade Pact (CETA) will strengthen the connection between Croatia and Canada. Canadian businesses depend on low cost shipping options to expand to Croatia.
In this Shipping Guide to Croatia, we review import things to consider when shipping between Croatia and Canada
The cost to send to Croatia depends on the size and weight of your shipment. Faster delivery options are more costly.
When it comes to shipping options to Croatia, there are several factors to consider, such as cost, speed, reliability, and the nature of your goods. Here are some shipping options you can explore:
Parcel Post
Air Freight:
Ocean Freight:
Couriers:
Consult with Jet's logistics team to get personalized advice based on your specific needs. We help you navigate the appropriate shipping method to ensure delivery to Croatia.
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Canada Post offers low cost delivery for individuals shipping small packages to Croatia and all of Croatia. Packages sent via Canada Post are imported to Croatia and delivered by Croatian Post / Hrvatska Posta (the state owned provider of postal services in Croatia).
While the delivery time and service can be uncertain, Canada Post International Small Packet Surface Service to Croatia offers the lowest cost for shipping packages under 2 kg .
Canada Post Delivery Services to Croatia Include:
Shipping Croatia from Canada Post parcel small packet
FedEx and UPS are the largest carriers in North America and offer dependable international express services from Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa and all of Canada to Athens and across Croatia. TNT Croatia, based in Zagreb, is a subsidiary of FedEx. DHL (a partner of Jet) also offers shipping services from Canada to Croatia.
FedEx Canada and UPS Canada Shipping To Croatia Include:
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Purolator Courier, a subsidiary of Canada Post, offers international parcel delivery from Canada to Croatia via partners, such as UPS. Purolator is a division of Canada Post.
For shipments from Canada toCroatia valued at CAD 2,000 and above (or otherwise regulated) require a Canadian export declaration.
Read more about Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS).
The default option for shipping internationally from Canada is delivery duty unpaid. Common carriers use the term EXW which essentially assigns all import related costs (duty, taxes, and other fees) to the receiver/ importer. Shippers from Canada can choose to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver via a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) options that many carriers offer. IncoTerms and shipping terms for packages and online orders.
The disadvantage of paying import fees on behalf of the receiver is that the bulk of the import fees are often from a value added tax that the importing business may otherwise be able to claim back.
Croatia customs assessed duty and taxes on the CIF value (Cost of the goods being imported plus the cost for transportation and insurance). Croatia uses the Harmonized System HS codes to assess the rate of duty. Goods shipped to Croatia must be accompanied by an invoice for customs or other supporting documents.
Value added tax (VAT) in Croatia is applied for shipments from Canada. The VAT in Croatia is 23% .
EORI Number
Companies in the EU are required to have an EORI number if they wish to lodge a customs declaration or an Entry/Exit Summary declaration. Canadian companies should include the importers EORI number on the shipping paperwork
The EU classification system consists of three integrated components.
All packages imported to Croatia are subject to duty and taxes. Value added tax must be paid for online orders.
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates are generally applicable for good traded between Croatia and Canada. Goods that meet The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) rules of origin can benefit from preferential duty free import. The MFN tariff rates of Canada and Croatia apply to goods that do not meet the rules of origin (non-originating goods) under CETA.
Useful Information regarding a certificate of origin
Regarding duty free eligibility under CETA:
Country origin rules are associated with factors used to determine if the product is eligible for preferential duty free treatment under CETA.
The good news for shippers is that CETA rules don’t require a formal certificate in order to obtain tariff benefits. A declaration on the invoice or any other commercial document accompanying the shipment is enough.
The CETA country of origin declaration has a specific wording, which is fairly straight forward (check with up to date regulations before shipping).
The options for shipping from Croatia to Canada include the Croatian Post / Hrvatska Posta., DHL and North America's largest carriers FedEX and UPS.
FedEx and UPS options for shipping to Canada from Croatia include:
Parcels imported from Croatia to Canada are subject to duty and taxes. Most imports valued under CAD 20 can be cleared duty-free and tax-free. Shipments under CAD 3 300 can be imported under Courier Low-Value Shipment (CLVS) processes.
The value for duty amount for all of Canada's free trade agreements (including qualifying Croatia origin goods under CETA) for which the proof of origin / certificate of origin is waived is up to $3,300 CAD.
Read More: Understanding a certificate of origin and when it is needed.
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.
Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking shipping quotes between Croatia and Canada parcels pallets, and online orders.
For a quote for shipping online orders, provide details including shipping volume, item(s) being shipped, average value and weight of each parcel. The more details the better :).