The UK is one of Canada’s most important trading partners and leading export markets. Jet Worldwide provides low-cost Canadian parcel shipping solutions for delivery to London, Manchester and all of the UK. Jet Worldwide provides the best economical shipping to the UK from Canada
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The cost for shipping depends on your package size and weight. Up to 2 kg via Canada Post the cost is around $40 for surface and $78 for Air. Canada post is the best option for individuals shipping small packages and personal items.
The cost via Jetship to the UK for 10 kilograms is around $190. The cost varies according to shipment size, final address, and market rate of fuel.
The cheapest shipping option to the UK depends primarily on size, weight, and shipping volume. E-commerce shippers can benefit from Jet Worldwide's direct shipping options. Canada Post small packet offers the lowest cost for individuals shipping small packages.
Sea freight works best for heavier shipments, usually more than around 500 kilograms. For individuals shipping packages, Canada Post surface offer the cheapest option to the UK. For heavier parcels and shipments up to around 100 kilograms, economy air is usually the lowest cost option.
The best way for individuals to ship is to visit Canada Post’s website or stop by their local post office. It Is important to confirm the goods you are sending are acceptable for import. Shippers can also contact FedEx, UPS or DHL or their partner carriers via the internet. To ship heavier packages and commercial goods, contact Jetship.
For large household moves, the best method is via a moving specialist who offers packing and ocean shipping options. For shipping several boxes with a total weight of around 100-200 pounds, economy air can be the best option. Read more about shipping personal effects to the UK from Canada.
The best economical option for individuals shipping small packages and personal items to the UK is via Canada Post surface options. For e-commerce orders, the cheapest option is to direct airfreight to the UK. For containers, ocean freight is the often the best option. Contact our team for details.
We're looking for a freight forward to the UK you should first consider the best shipping mode. For smaller shipments up to around 100 kg, afraid for is most often not needed. Jetship Worldwide provide third-party logistics support for shipping commercial packages, airfreight, and ocean. Check out our blog on finding a freight forwarder.
The fastest delivery via courier is 2 business days. Jetship can provide special next day delivery via our special services. Postal delivery averages around 1-2 weeks. Surface shipping is the slowest option with delivery usually around 30 days.
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The first step in shipping to the UK is determine the best shipping mode. The shipping modes can be broadly broken down into postal, courier, air cargo, or ocean freight. The postal option is best for individuals shipping small packages. Courier in our cargo are best for commercial parcels and heavier packages. For shipping large commercial orders of one to several pallets ocean cargo is the best option.
Within each shipping mode, there often is not much differentiation between each carrier. What it gets down to is who provides the best customer support, transparency, and expertise: The three pillars of Jetship Worldwide's customer promise.
Shipping from Canada to the UK
When it comes to shipping from Canada to the UK, optimizing your logistics strategy is key to seamless cross-border operations. By leveraging reliable shipping services with processes tailored for international trade, you can ensure timely deliveries to your UK customers at lowers costs. Understanding the nuances of cross-border shipping regulations and customs requirements is crucial to enhancing your supply chain efficiency.
E-commerce Shipping:
In the realm of e-commerce shipping delivering a superior customer experience hinges on.. well, delivery! Efficient order fulfillment from Canada and USA with and reliable direct shipping solutions. As businesses strive to expand their online presence and reach international markets like the UK, selecting a logistics partner - or partners - is paramount. Streamlining, integrating, tracking capabilities, best delivery options and prepaid import are essential to meeting the demands of today's digital consumer landscape.
Canada Post:
Partnering with Canada Post is the initial step for parcel shipping operations from Canada to the UK. The extensive Royal Mail network is offered by Canada Post. Tapping into Canada Post's shipping solutions serves as a baseline from which your other solutions can develop. They can work in contrast or in unison to deliver exceptional service to your UK clientele.
Shipping cargo from Canada to the UK
When considering shipping options from Canada to the UK, businesses should explore various modes of transportation to meet the profile of their shipments. Courier and Air freight for smaller consignments and faster transit and sea freight for several pallets and full container.
Helpful Video: Complete Shipping Guide to the UK
Canadians can ship most items to the UK via Canada Post, commercial parcel couriers or via a freight forwarder. Getting a competitive cost depends as much as the way you ship versus the carrier. Note the shipper may have to file an export declaration.
DPD is a leading UK carrier. Access DPD from Canada via Jet Worldwide. Shipping from Canada to the UK for delivery via DPD is a great benefit. Contact our team to build direct shipping solutions for Canadian e-commerce to the UK.
Useful information: Shipping e-commerce orders to the UK.
Zone jumping refers to the practice of shipping goods direct. Take advantage of lower domestic shipping rates with direct access. Consolidate orders, get market leading rates,and guarantee no import charges to your British customers. Contact our team for details.
All shipments to the UK are subject to import tariffs and tax. Low value shipments and items that qualify as Canadian origin (via the CUKTCA free trade agreement) can import duty free. All shipments are subject to UK's value add tax (VAT).
Understanding the difference between shipping from Canada versus Canadian origin goods
Import fees calculation is on the three main elements: The value of your shipment , item classification, and country of origin. Read More About UK Import Fees.
Destination UK: Our complete guide to the cheapest prices, necessary documents, restrictions, and import fees.
Jet Worldwide provides North American logistics support including Canadian domestic, American cross border, reverse logistics and support for procuring, receiving and forwarding online orders. Contact our logistics team for details.
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Disclaimer: The information in this blog is for general information only.
There are several shipping options available for sending goods from Canada to the UK.
Here are some common shipping options that you might consider:
Canada Post is the ideal option for individuals forwarding personal goods to the UK. The cost of shipping to the UK be as low as around $30 for up to 4 pounds/ 2 kg via Canada post surface. It can take several months for delivery to the UK but, hey.. it's cheap! Canada post has an online cost calculator.
Home delivery to the UK for Canada Post is via Royal Mail
Canada Post shipping options to the United Kingdom Include:
The services and transit times are estimates only. You can confirm the services and transit times directly via Canada Post's website and local postal outlets.
Businesses seeking solutions for their e-commerce parcels to the UK can request a call back from our logistics team.
FedEx and UPS are North America's largest carriers. Along with DHL, they offer reliable express delivery from Canada to the UK. The Best Economical Shipping to the UK often means using one of these carriers directly or via one of their partners. Note the dimension of your shipment as it can affect the chargeable weight
FedEx and UPS shipping UK from Canada options include:
You can access global carriers direct or via a parcel broker.
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Purolator Courier is a division of Canada Post and major domestic carrier. They offer delivery to the UK via partner carriers. Their primary international agent is UPS.
Jet Worldwide offers options for shipping between the UK and Canada for parcels, pallets, and online orders. Our team has decades of experience and provides transparency and best in class logistics support.
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When shipping one to several pallets, less than container load (LCL) ocean can be the best choice. This method involves sharing space in a container with other shippers. Via LCL, goods take longer to consolidate prior to export. Additional time for goods to be deconsolidated following import. Even though the transit can be faster, we recommend allowing 2 months. Better that the arrival of your goods is sooner than expected.
FCL, which stands for full container load. In this method, your goods completely occupy a container. Whether a 20 foot or 40 foot container. FCL shipping have faster door to door transit time than LCL. Also, less handling means lower likelihood of damage. If your shipment can most of the container, FCL is the best option.
The base per kilogram rate for ocean shipping is often lower than air. But sea freight comprise of many surcharges. The minimum fees can make ocean less affordable for smaller cargo. Contact our team to calculate your costs via cargo.
In general, the lowest cost for small personal packages via Canada Post surface options. For heavier shipments, economy air freight is often the best choice. And less than container load is best with shipping pallet freight and large commercial orders. Useful information: Things to know about Ocean Shipping To and From Canada.
Jet Worldwide offers direct import to the UK via airfreight direct from YUL, YYZ and YVR. DPD is a leading UK delivery services. Zone jump and ship direct to the UK from Canada and USA. Take advantage of our agreement with DPD.
Direct shipping from Canada to the UK enables Canadian retailers to scale their sales to the Britain. Contact our e-commerce logistics team for a consultation.
A Canadian export declaration a requirement for shipments with a value over CA $2,000. Allow for this requirement to assure timely export. Goods otherwise subject to restrictions also require a declaration. Learn when a Canadian Export Declaration is necessary
Carrier insurance is fairly straight forward but - also - often disappointing. The advantages of having product insurance directly with the carrier has the benefit in the extremely rare event of a missing shipment. Yet, carriers insurance or "declare value" programs are subject to frustrating and often inflexible.
Keep in mind that not all goods are insurable with the carriers and that the most common reason for claim denial is insufficient packaging. Individual parcels must in secure packaging - and the packaging itself with documentation. Incude photographic proof prior to shipping and upon receipt. Jet Worldwide provides reliable third party insurance options to free shippers from having to use a carriers' policy. Read More About Package Shipping Insurance.
The process for importing goods into the UK depends on several factors. These include the type of goods, the country origin, and value.
The process is in more detail in the following sections. Generally, the process for importing goods into the UK involves the following steps:
The specific requirements for importing goods into the UK depend of several factors. Considerations include the HS classification, the country of origin, and value. Confirm import details and compliance with the consignee prior to shipping.
Useful information: UK Import fees and calculation
The must common shipping documents to the UK include:
The default option for shipping internationally from Canada is Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU). Common carriers use the term Ex Works (EXW). The consignee is responsible for all import related costs. Shippers from Canada can choose to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver. Delivery Duty Paid (DDP or DTP) is option that most carriers offer.
There is a disadvantage of shipper paying import fees. Often, the bulk of import fees are VAT. The importing business may otherwise be able to claim this back. But the shipper is not able to do so. Read More About International Shipping Terms
Note: Inco-terms is a trademark of the International Chamber of Commerce(ICC).
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is the UK government agency responsible for collecting import duties and taxes on goods coming into the country. Import duties and taxes depends on the type and value of the goods you are importing. Their country of origin could grant duty free import.
Goods to the UK must include an invoice for customs or other supporting documents.
Sending parcels from Canada to the UK requires specific commodity descriptions and value. UK customs consider the transaction value to include Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF). When sending international shipments to the UK, ensure the commercial invoice includes a clear description of the item(s) and reason for export. Also, note that the value is a “CIF Value.”
Low value international shipments to the United Kingdom can take advantage of the “de-minimus limit.” Most goods with a value less £135 can clear duty free.
For imports with a value under £135, the term "import vat" is now "supply VAT."
Read More About VAT Prepayment for E-commerce Orders Importation
To handle customs clearance, it is best to to utilize brokerage services. The importer in the UK likely have their own UK brokerage provider.
The Canada-U.K. TCA (CUKTCA) continues preferential access for goods that ship between the two countries.
Simply purchasing a good in Canada or the UK does not necessarily qualify as originating. They must be wholly from the country.
UK customs duty rates vary. Duty-free clearance applies to most electronics. An average rate of around 4% applies duty electronic accessories. Accessories with batteries average around 10%. Clothing and fashion accessories average around 12%.
In general, a product qualifies to originate from the UK or Canada if production is in the UK or Canada. Sufficient production or processing is necessary to meet the CUKTCA rules of origin.
The origin of agricultural goods conveint and simple. Manufacture of goods can be more complex. Sufficient transformation in Canada or the UK is necessary to qualify as a domestic product of that country.
The CUKTCA rules of origin are in the text of the agreement. The relevant section is the Protocol on Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures.Verify compliance prior to shipping.
Benefits of a certificate of origin to the UK
The country of origin a data point for HM customs to determine if duty free import is applicable. The origin declaration may be part of the invoice and accurately describe the goods. We recommend both a certification on the invoice as well as a separate certificate of origin.
READ MORE: CERTIFICATE OR ORIGIN BENEFITS
HM Revenue and Customs enforce the declaration of the actual value. Include supporting documents in case UK Customs disagree with your value. UK customs use the CIF Value for assessing duty.
The value for purposes of the low value threshold is the total of the consignment. The total of all the items is the "consignment value." Understanding Import Cost to the OKUK.
The rules regarding value of apply to the total package for import. It is the sum of the individual orders or items in the package.
Ensure the correct valuation for import to the UK
When shipping freight to UK companies ask for their EORI number. Include this information on the Commercial Invoice. This number is necessary to clear customs.
This British business identification is a legacy of when the UK was part of the EU.
The EORI number exists out of two parts:
It is important for Canadian shippers to ensure the receiver of their goods participate in the EORI program. When shipping from Canada to the UK, it is best to include the consignee's EORI number on the customs invoice and carrier paperwork.
The UK government requires CE (Conformity Européene) markings on certain electronic and medical equipment. Visit HMCustoms Gov.UK website for information on CE marking requirements.
Contact our logistics professionals to get connect our UK brokers to get more information.
E-commerce platforms - such as eBay - are responsible for collecting VAT directly from Canadian sellers. TheUK VAT arrangement applies tax for all online orders from Canada to the UK individuals**. Read about prepaid VAT requirement for shipping to the UK.
Consolidate and ship for low cost delivery to the UK. Benefit from efficient import and delivery via DPD UK. Contact our team for details.
The rules that relate to the collection of VAT apply to the value of the consignment. The sum of individual orders is the consignment value.
The online marketplace must charge and account for VAT at the point of sale. If the consignment is a business to business sale the customer can provide their UK VAT registration number. The businesses UK VAT registration number must be on the invoice. You can verify the businesses UK VAT number using the following website: www.gov.uk/check-uk-vat-number.
A sample VAT statement for orders to UK businesses with registrations: "Customer to account for VAT to HMRC: UK business customer: _______"
E-commerce sellers from Canada must keep records to ensure the correct application of VAT. The UK's standard Value add Tax rate is 20% but less for some items. Goods with lower VAT includes books, food and children's clothing.
Understanding VAT Payment processing to the UK
Addition of VAT and the need for Lower Delivery Cost to the UK
Contact Jet’s team to build new shipping options to the UK and EU.
A fully tracking low cost shipping option from Canada is important to offset UK’s import costs.
Shipping documents to the UK is simply a matter of declaring the goods as documents. Urgent shipments can ship via Canada Post express services or via a major commercial carrier.
Passports are essential for international travel and can ship to the UK. Passports must include an invoice that clearly states the content. It is subject to inspection by HM customs and immigration.
Item with restrictions require special license and additional approvals. The list of restrictions are common and include such things as drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and firearms. Shipments with blades, including kitchen knives, have restrictions to the UK. Confirm compliance prior to shipping.
When shipping personal effects to the UK, shippers should first apply for a Transfer of Residence tax relief. A "Unique Reference Number" /URN is necessary prior to shipping. Following the online submission, the shipper will get an email. Ultimate approval is usually within 2 weeks. Once the URN approval comes back, the shipper can then import their goods to the UK duty free. Contact our team for details.
Recommended Modes of Shipping
For a “couple extra suitcases”: Usually the excess baggage fee charged by the carriers is much less than shipping separately. With the added advantage of immediate clearance upon arrival.
For more than a few boxes but less than a full household: For shipping up around 200 kilograms chargeable weight, economy air shipping can be the best option. It is this category that Jet can provide a solution.
For larger household moves: Best to contact a moving specialist with ocean, packing and other support services.
Getting Approval For Shipping to the UK from HM Customs
Notes on our Service:
Articles that ship as "gifts" can import free of any duty or VAT. The value must be under £40 (around CAD $70). It must be to an individual. The parcel may contain multiple gifts. Each item must have individual tags with the recipient's name.
Shipments to companies as gifts for an individual may not qualify as a gift.
To qualify for duty-free or tax-free status, the gift:
In general, we advise against shipping food to the UK. Even seemingly legitimate personal food items are subject to the restrictive controls.
For individuals shipping food to the UK, we recommend Canada Post options keeping in mind the general guidelines below:
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency provides a checklist to help businesses export food internationally.
Companies who send sample shipments should be aware of the criteria necessary to qualify for exemption from duty and VAT:
In the UK, a commercial sample is an item is only for demonstration purposes. A sample to encourage purchasing or orders. UK importers can benefit by avoiding tax and duty if they have a valid EORI number.
Companies who ship “Salesman’s Samples” should clearly note this on the customs invoice. The importation of samples may qualify for duty relief. They may require a Temporary Importation. Such special processes result in additional costs and transit time.
Advertising material - including "SWAG"' items with distribution free of charge to customers at trade shows- generally are subject to duty and VAT.
Advertising material can import duty-free with a clear notation on the invoice, under 1 kg total weight, and to a single receiver.
When you ship goods back to the UK for repair, include shipping data proving the UK export
Items on the invoice for customs include:
Jet Worldwide offers bulk HM Customs clearance, warehousing, pick/pack and low-cost ground delivery solutions to the UK and across Europe. Jet Worldwide has distribution solutions to the EU via the UK with in bond transfer and EU euro domestic distribution.
Ship your online orders direct to the UK from Canada and the USA via Jet:
Contact our team for information on UK and European shipping and last mile delivery solutions.
To estimate your shipping costs, consider all the methods to find the cheapest rates.
Jet Worldwide has best in class shipping solutions for Canada's leading e-commerce platforms and retailers. Build direct shipping from Canada to the UK with final mile delivery via DPD.
Shipping direct is the best way to scale your sales to the UK using your local Canadian warehousing and distribution. The challenge of having sufficient volume compares to the advantage of low CAPEX costs. And variable costs that get substantially lower as volumes scale. Often, the initial costs in the same range of what you are likely already paying. Once the UK processes are in place, you can then easily replicate the processes to expand to the entire EU!
The UK is among Canada's leading trading partners. Benefit from Jet Worldwide's experience and transparency. We provide solutions that combine low cost access to major global carriers, UK clearance specialists, warehousing and last mile delivery via DPD. Get guidance and a comparison cost for cargo to the UK.
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