South Carolina is a significant exporter to Canada shipping over $5 billion worth of goods to Canada per year. Canada is the state's second-largest export market. The top products exported from South Carolina to Canada include motor vehicles and parts, machinery, plastics, and textile products
Understanding Shipping Options
When shipping from South Carolina to Canada, businesses and individuals have several transportation choices to consider, each with its unique benefits and considerations.
USPS Shipping
As a cost-effective option for small parcels. Best option for individuals and occasional e-commerce shipments.
Gifts between individuals can be considered duty and tax exempt, not otherwise restricted and valued under CA$60. To qualify as tax exempt, the gift must be sent to the recipient personally and include a card or other notice indicating that it is a gift. Advertising material and alcohol cannot be cleared as tax exempt gifts.
Dutiable and taxable items mailed to Canada are subject to a handling fee of around CA$10 per parcel. Canada Post collects the fees on behalf of the CBSA and accepts payment online via credit card and other methods.
Courier Services
Courier services such as FedEx, UPS, and DHL provide expedited shipping options from South Carolina to Canada. Courier offers fast transit times. Ground offers the lowest cost but does not include customs entry preparation.
Trucking Services
Ground transportation via trucking services facilitates movement of large commercial orders from South Carolina to Canada. The cross border road networks provide reliable delivery and flexible scheduling. Contact our team for details
Import Clearance to Canada
When shipping goods into Canada from South Carolina, it is essential to understand the import clearance process. All shipments from the USA must clear customs. including duty thresholds, trade agreement benefits, and common import fees.
Low-Value Duty-Free Thresholds to Canada
Canada offers duty-free thresholds for low-value goods, allowing certain shipments to import duty-free. This makes it easier for e-commerce businesses to trade with Canada.
CUSMA Benefits
Under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), formerly NAFTA, eligible shipments may qualify for preferential duty treatment. Goods must qualify as originating under CUSMA rules of origin.
The CUSMA facilitates the movement, release and clearance of good via a simplified framework and standardized customs procedures. Trade facilitations includes fewer clearance formalities for “express shipments” valued under CA$3,000 (to Canada). READ MORE: CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN EXPLAINED.
Check out the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) page that describes the new requirements for more information and an example of a valid CUSMA certification oforigin.
Common Import Fees to Canada
Common import fees to Canada include duty, tax, entry preparation and carrier disbursement fees.
By leveraging a variety of shipping options, understanding import clearance procedures, and being aware of trade agreement benefits and import fees, businesses and individuals can optimize their shipping processes from South Carolina to Canada and facilitate successful cross-border trade.
Get a trucking / LTL/ Full Truck load shipping quote between South Carolina and Canada: Contact Jet.
What is the Cheapest way to send a package South Carolina 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.
Are shipments from South Carolina imported to Canada Duty Free?
Goods imported from the USA generally are subject to import duty and taxes. Just being shipped from the USA does not automatically grant duty free import to Canada. UNDERSTANDING IMPORT DUTY AND HOW IT IS CALCULATED
They may benefit from duty free status if they are low value or quality of USA origin under USMCA. All shipments over $40 CAD are subject to sales tax even if otherwise duty free.
Canadian customs CARM Registration
Registration in CBSA's CARM system is mandatory for commercial imports. This CBSA allows importers to assign a customers broker and requires a surety bond (or deposit). Learn more about CARM.
Do I need to file an export declaration /EEI South Carolina to Canada?
Electronic Export Information (EEI)
EEI’s are not required for most shipments destined to Canada via exception code 30.36. Th exemption does not apply for shipments otherwise requiring an export permit or ultimately destined to a third country.
How can I manage returns from Canada to South Carolina
If the value of the return is less than $800 USD, the goods can be returned simply via section 321 import processes. Contact Jet Worldwide to get a Canadian address to help manage returns from your Canadian Customers.
Managing Canadian Amazon Removal Orders back to South Carolina
Simplified processing for your customer
Contact our team to develop solutions for Canadian returns of online orders.
Read more about a solution for your Canadian removal orders. A Canadian address, consolidation and shipping back to the USA via low cost ground.
Can I consolidate my online orders to Canada and Cross Border Ship from South Carolina?
Companies can consolidate their orders via a single customs entry by becoming a non-resident importer. The process involves shipping via LTL or full truck load, single clearance in Canada followed by domestic distribution.
Read more about valuation for non-resident imports to Canada.
American 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 removes the burden of customs clearance from the Canadian customer and can facilitates the sale.
Canadian Address and Reverse logistics for your Canadian orders
Contact Jet to set up Canadian local returns for your Canadian customers. See section above.
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