Shopify International ecommerce from Montreal: 5 Things to Consider

Montreal e-commerce online sellers are seeking solutions for selling internationally beyond the USA and shipping directly to France, the European Union, Japan, China and across the globe

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We have defined the following 5 steps that to consider when sending international shipments from Montreal:

1. Consider the methods of shipping international parcels from Montreal

The main options for shipping international parcels from Montreal include Canada Post, FedEx/ UPS or a reseller such as Jet Worldwide.

Shipping parcels from Montreal using Canada Post:

Canada Post offers the lowest cost when shipping small international parcels from Montreal. Canada Post is best options for individuals sending gifts and other items small items internationally.

Shipping international parcels from Montreal usingFedEx or UPS

FedEx and UPS are the largest carriers in North America and, along with DHL, offer reliable express international delivery form Montreal. However, their services can be expensive - especially for small and medium sized businesses and their processes are inflexible.

FedEx and UPS International Shipping Options from Montreal Include

• Priority Air Express International Shipping Services
• International economy air shipping from Montreal

Shipping with International Parcels via Jet Worldwide Montreal

• Jet Worldwide provides international shipping options between from Montreal for parcels, and online orders.
  
• Jet Worldwide offers transparency and world class logistics support. 

2. Prepare a list of items being sent and invoice for customs

For all the complexities of international delivery from Montreal, the key requirement is simply to provide and invoice for customs.

Items required for a customs invoice includes:

• Name and address of shipper
• Name address, phone, and email of receiver
• Exact description of item(s) being sent
• Value of each item (be sure to indicate the currency code)

Read about HS Codes and international shipping for online orders

3. Verify the item you are sending is are not restricted.

If you have a question on sending a particular item from Montreal, contact Jet's team. The most common restrictions involve food, drinks, and supplements.

4. Confirm if you can take advantage of preferential duty free entry

Canada has free trade agreements with most of the world's leading economies. Canadian origin goods may be able to benefit from preferential duty free entry even if they are sent via parcel delivery.

5. Consider payment for duty and taxes by your customer

By default, import fees and taxes are charged to the person or company receiving (or importing) the parcel. If you wish to pay the duty and taxes on behalf of the receiver, you must send the shipments as "Delivery Duty Paid / DDP*."

In all instances, sellers need to consider the duty and taxes that their buyer may incur upon import. Import taxes and clearance fees are a fact of international orders.

Duty Free ≠ Tax Free

Even when shipments may otherwise qualify for duty free entry, they will more than likely be charged a value added tax. This is especially true for online orders to the UK and European Union.

Read more:

• VAT payment for online orders to the UK
• VAT payment for online orders to France and European Union Countries

Getting quote for shipping international online orders from Montreal

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 :). Contact Jet.

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