Canadian companies depend Taiwanese companies for a broad range of products with over $6 billion dollars in trade per year. Important manufacturing sectors from Taiwan include high end manufactured products. This guide helps you discover the best options for shipping to Canada from Taiwan.
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Below, we review things to consider when shipping to Canada from Taiwan, including:
- Cargo shipping options to Canada from Taiwan
- Package shipping carriers from Taiwan to Canada
- CBSA CARM
- Canadian customs clearance for goods imported from Taiwan
- Common import fees to Canada for shipments from Taiwan
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Shipping Cargo from Taiwan to Canada
Companies can choose between air cargo and sea freight. Cargo that ships via air usually deliver within around 1 week. Ocean cargo averages between 1 to 2 months door to door.
LCL cargo from Taiwan
Less than container load - LCL - is a service that shares space in a container with different consignment. It requires and additional transit time to account for loading and de-consolidation.
FCL ocean cargo from Taiwan
Full container loads - FCL - can ship either via a 20 or 40 foot container.
Ocean cargo versus sea freight: Which is cheaper?
Ocean cargo's many surcharges can add significant costs for smaller cargo shipments. Consignments up to around 200 kilograms often have a lower price via air versus ocean.
Shipping Parcels from Taiwan to Canada
Shipping via Taiwan Parcel Post to Canada
When shipping small parcels to from Taiwan to Canada, the Taiwan postal service, Chunghwa Post, is the preferred option for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items to Canada.
Shipments sent via parcel post from Taiwan are imported and delivered via Canada Post.
- International EMS (express Mail Service)
- International Parcel Post*: Air and Surface Options
*. Weight limit 30 kg. The maximum size is 150 cm for any one dimension (and 300 cm for the sum of the length and the greatest circumference measured in a direction other than that of the length)
Shipping from Taiwan via UPS, FedEx
UPS and FedEx are North America's largest carriers and, along with DHL, offer reliable express and economy delivery from Taiwan to Canada.
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FedEx and UPS shipping Canada from Taiwan options include:
- International air express priority from Taiwan
- International economy air shipping Canada from Taiwan. As mentioned above, the economy air options is being restricted by many carriers due to capacity restraints.
Jet Worldwide shipping from Taiwan to Canada
Jet Worldwide: A Canadian brand that has been providing international shipping solutions for over 40 years.- Jet Worldwide provides options for shipping between Canada and Taiwan for parcels, pallets and logistics support projects.
Useful PDF presentation: Shipping to Canada from Taiwan
Shipping from Taiwan via Purolator
Purolator is a leading Canadian domestic carrier and offers international shipping solutions. They partner with UPS for international package delivery.
Duty and taxes import to Canada shipped from Taiwan
Parcels imported from Taiwan 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 Taiwan can be imported via Canadian customs low value shipment / LVS express clearance processes. Carriers charge a disbursement fee that usually averages around $20 CAD.
- Up to CA$20 and under: duty and tax free when imported from Taiwan
- Duty and taxes apply when importing goods valued over CA$20.
- Contact Jet’s logistics team to get an estimate of your import fees.
Shipping Terms to Consider When Shipping to Canada
The default option for shipping internationally from Canada is the term EXW. This assigns all import related costs (duty, taxes, and other fees) to the receiver. Shippers from Canada can choose to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver. Understand IncoTerms and shipping terms
Canadian customs assessment and revenue management/ CARM
Importers must both have an import number and register in CARM.
This CBSA portal enables you assign your customers broker and requires a surety bond (or deposit). Learn more about CARM.
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