Bulgarian exports are booming with more exports shipping to Canada. Canadian and Bulgarian companies are selling into each other's market in sectors that include agriculture equipment, energy and health care technologies. Although not part of the Eurozone, the Bulgarian pegs to the euro. Businesses rely on innovative low cost solutions for shipping Bulgaria to Canada.
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There are a few options for shipping freight to Canada from Bulgaria. Some options include:
When choosing a shipping method, you will need to consider factors such as the size and weight of your freight, the time frame in which you need it to arrive, and your budget. It may be helpful to compare quotes from different carriers to find the best option for your needs.
Companies can choose between air cargo and sea freight. Cargo that ships via air usually deliver within around 1 week. Ocean cargo averages between 2 to 3 months door to door. Read more about shipping ocean freight to Canada.
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.
Full container loads - FCL - can ship either via a 20 or 40 foot container.
Ocean cargo's many surcharges can add significant costs for smaller cargo shipments. Consignments up to around 100 kilograms often have a lower price via air versus ocean.
The Bulgarian Post is the preferable option for individuals shipping small parcels to Canada. Parcel post options for shipping to Canada from Bulgaria include:
Parcels shipping via Bulgarian post import for delivery via Canada Post.
FedEx and UPS are North America's largest carriers and, along with DHL, offer reliable air shipping options from Bulgaria to Canada. Get a Canadian international export and import shipping rate (see form below).
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Options for shipping from Bulgaria to Canada via FedEx and UPS Include:
Purolator Courier, a subsidiary of Canada Post, offers international parcel delivery from Canada to Bulgaria via partners, such as UPS. Purolator is a division of Canada Post.
The default option for shipping internationally to Canada is delivery duty unpaid. Common carriers use the term EXW. All import costs assign to the receiver/ importer. Shippers to Canada can choose to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver. Most carriers offer Delivery Duty Payable by shipper (DDP) options. Understand Incoterms and shipping terms for packages and online orders.
The disadvantage of paying import fees on behalf of the receiver is that the bulk of the import fees are often from federal and provincial sales tax that the importing business may otherwise be able to claim back.
We get many questions regarding import fee's for shipments from Bulgaria to Canada. The factors affecting the fees include duty, tax, entry and disbursement fees. Important Canadian import fees to consider
Most importers must register in Canadian customs CARM online portal.
Consignments importing from Bulgaria to Canada are subject to duty and taxes. Most imports under CAD $20 can clear customs duty-free and tax-free. Courier shipments under CAD 3 300 import under Courier Low-Value Shipment (CLVS) processes.
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Goods that qualify as being of Bulgarian origin under the Canadian European Free Trade Agreement CETA may benefit from preferential duty free import regardless of value.
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Bulgaria and other European Union countries benefit from the CETA free trade agreement giving the possibility of duty free clearance.
In general, a product originates from Bulgaria or Canada if it is wholly obtain or a product entirely in the E.U. or Canada. The product being the result of sufficient production or process to meet the agreement's rules of origin.
The origin of agricultural goods and commodities can be clearly understand. Manufacture of goods can be more complex to qualify as a domestic product.
The specific rules of origin for the CETA are set out in the text of the agreement. Verify compliance with the importer and regulatory authorities prior to shipping.
Benefit form having a certificate of origin to Canada
The country of origin determines if preferential duty free import applies. The country of origin also supports regulatory actions such as quarantine and import quotas.
Read more: Understanding a certificate of origin.
For imports not exceeding $3,300 to Canada, proof of origin at time of import is not necessary. The importer must maintain records (for example, commercial invoice and B3) for all shipments.
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