The economic connection between the UK and Canada remains strong for online orders and goods able to clear duty free thanks to the UK Canada Free Trade agreement (UKTCA).
Free Trade Between the UK and Canada: UK TCA
The Canada-U.K. TCA provides Canadian and UK businesses continued preferential access for goods shipped between both countries.Canada and the U.K. are engaging in future negotiations on a more permanent bilateral free trade agreement that could include the U.K. potentially joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
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In this post, we review the following things to consider when shipping to Canada from the UK:
- Common carrier shipping options including Royal Mail to Canada
- Shipping terms to consider when shipping to Canada duty paid or unpaid?
- Canadian Amazon Removal Orders
- Benefit from becoming a non-resident importer to Canada
- Canadian import fees for shipments from the UK
- CBSA import process for UK origin consignments
- Information required for a shipping quote from the UK to Canada
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UK Partnership with Canada:
The UK is by far Canada’s most important commercial partner in Europe. The Uk is also Canada’s fifth largest trading partner with over $25 billion CAD in trade. Jet Worldwide Canada assists Canadian and British companies in providing dependable low cost parcel delivery to Canada.
The Royal Mail’s Parcel force Global Express is not affected and might also be considered an alternative to the postal system delivery from the UK to Canada.
Managing Canadian Amazon Removal Orders to the UK
Simplified processing for your Canadian-UK removal orders. A Canadian address, consolidation, shipping.
Can I consolidate my online orders to Canada and Cross Border Ship from the UK?
Companies can consolidate their orders via a single customs entry by becoming a non-resident importer. The process involves shipping via air freight or LCL or FCL ocean, single clearance in Canada followed by domestic distribution.
Read more about valuation for non-resident imports to Canada.
Carrier options for shipping Canada from the UK
Shipping Canada from the UK via Royal Mail
Many of Royal mail services to Canada are the preferred option for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items from Britain to Canada. Royal Mail services to Canada include pricing for packets (shipments under 2 kg), surface , air and express options.
Note: Despite the acquisition of Canadian parcel carrier GLS Dicom, Canada Post is Royal Mail’s sole partner for parcel post deliveries to Canada. Having access to the United Postal Union’s (UPU) postal network provides Royal Mail with unique postal clearance and low cost last mile delivery.
Post Offices: Serving a Vital Role for Cross Border E-commerce
Jet Worldwide provides high volume parcel delivery solutions to North America combining the advantages of express and LVS clearance processes with private and postal carriers.
At Jet Worldwide, our mission is that of connecting people, parcels and business around the world. The world's e-commerce merchants depend on low cost last mile delivery via the world's post offices. We support public mission of postal services that provide the lowest cost parcel delivery for small and medium size shippers. The strike actions are an inevitable result of the transition from protected postal monopoly to competitive parcel carriers.
Jet Worldwide supports the new postal mission of serving the public through universally accessible low cost parcel delivery.
Shipping Canada from the UK Via FedEx and UPS
FedEx and UPS are North America's mega carriers and, along with DHL provide reliable air shipping options to Canada from the UK.
FedEx and UPS UK shipping options to Canada include
- International air express shipping from the UK
- International economy deferred air shipping to Canada
Duty and taxes in Canada for shipments sent from The UK
Parcels imported from The UK to Canada are subject to Canadian duty and taxes. Most parcels valued under $20 CAD can be imported free of duty and taxes. Parcels valued under $3,300 CAD from The UK can be imported via Canadian customs low value shipment / LVS express clearance processes.
Canadian - UK Free Trade Agreement
UK origin goods qualify for preferential duty free import to Canada under the Canadian UK Trade Continuity Act - CUKTCA.
The Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates of Canada are generally applicable for imports from the UK. Goods that meet CUKTCA rules of origin can qualify for preferential duty free import to Canada. The MFN tariff rates of Canada apply to goods imported to Canada that do not meet the rules of origin (non-originating goods) under the CUKTCA.
See sample form to declaration of origin (Fillable PDF to download). Note that while the regulations do not mandate a specific format. It is recommended also including to include a certification statement on the invoice to ensure preferential duty free consideration at time of import.
Parcel shipping Canada from the UK for online orders
Jet Worldwide works with UK and EU companies to develop high volume import solutions and integrated low cost last mile solution. See sections below regarding Jet Worldwide and information required for a quote.
Shipping Terms to Consider When Shipping to Canada
The default option for shipping internationally from the UK 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. Learn mor about Incoterms
The disadvantage of paying import fees on behalf of the receiver is that the bulk of the import fees are often from Canada's provincial and federal value added tax that the importing business may otherwise be able to claim back.
Reverse logistics: Managing Returns from Canada for UK online purchases
Jet Worldwide helps British companies manage returns for their online orders. Our processes can scale from only a few to enterprise level returns. The challenge for many returns from Canada is being able to serve the low volume of returns with a low fixed cost.
For Canadian customers who with to return an order from a UK supplier - who does not offer a local return solution - the best option is usually via Canada Post packet services.
Delivery between the UK and Canada via Jet Worldwide
Jet Worldwide: A trusted brand offering international shipping for over 40 years!- Jet Worldwide offers options for shipping between the UK and Canada for parcels, pallets, and online orders.
- Jet Worldwide offers transparency North American and European logistics support.
Get quote for shipping between the UK and Canada.
Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking shipping quotes from Canada to the UK for parcels pallets, and online orders. Contact Jet's team. The more details the better!
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