The economic ties between Romania and Canada are growing due to online e-commerce and the Canadian European Free Trade Agreement (CETA). With a GDP of approximately $250 billion, Romania is the second-largest economy in Eastern Europe. It has a well-developed industrial sector and a growing services sector, which is driven by a large and well-educated workforce.
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Goods valued over $2,000 (or otherwise restricted) must be declared prior to export. Read more about the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS).
All goods imported to Romania must be accompanied by an invoice for customs. Useful information explaining what is needed on an invoice for customs.
Before shipping to Romania, confirm the consignee has the necessary import permits.
Businesses in Romania must provide an EORI number: An EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification number) is a unique identification number assigned to businesses operating in Romania and other European Union countries. It is used to identify and track customs transactions and ensure that customs duties and taxes are paid correctly.
The EORI number exists out of two parts:
Goods that qualify under the origin rules of the Canadian European Free Trade Agreement must be accompanied by a certificate of origin. Verify in a certificate of origin is needed when shipping to Romania.
Understanding the difference: Goods shipped from Canada versus Canadian origin goods imported to Romania
It's important to confirm the restrictions and regulations with Romanian authorities prior to shipping. Goods that are prohibited or restricted from import to Romania include:
The fastest transit time to Romania is 2 business days with most carriers. Economy air can take up to 5 business days. Ocean freight generally takes 1-2 months. Canada Post services generally are delivered within two weeks.
The cost of shipping to Romania depends on the size and weight of the shipments. Most carriers have online rate and transit times tools. Get a comparison shipping rate to Romania.
The cheapest way to ship a package to Romania is usually via Canada Post surface options. The cost for up to 4 pounds/ 2 kilograms averages less than $45.
The cost to ship to Romania depends on the package size, weight and destination in Romania. The cost for up to 10 pounds/ 4 kilograms can be, for example, around $180 but depends on the level of discount with your carrier.
Canada has free trade agreements with most the world's leading economies, including European Union countries. Verify the benefits of Canada's free trade agreements.
Discounts be can obtained directly from the carriers. Often the best deal is using one of the carrier's partners or forwarders.
Canada Post has volume discount for high volume e-commerce volumes. Leading Canadian retailers and platforms can ship directly to Romania for the lowest cost.
Read more detailed information regarding shipping between Canada and Romania
Shipping insurance can be obtained directly from the carrier or via third parties. The most important part of insurance is packaging, documentation and packaging (yes, packaging is that important!).
Verify your goods are properly insured.
All commercial carriers offer online tracking. A key benefit of using Jet Worldwide is getting "off line support" via a team member dedicated to the successful delivery of your shipment.
Fast and Convenient for larger shipments. Our team can provide air freight quotes for shipment over 50 kg. to and from Romania.
Cost-Effective Shipping Option for large commercial orders and shipping containers.
Ocean freight from Canada to Romania is typically routed through the Netherlands (Rotterdam) or Belgium (Antwerp). From Western European ports the the cargo is trans-shipped to smaller vessels that are better suited for navigating the narrow waterways of the Black Sea. The Port of Constanta is Romania's largest port
The exact routing of ocean freight from Canada to Romania can vary depending on several factors.
FedEx and UPS Canadian shipping options to Romania include:
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