Tennessee has a strong economic connection with Canada and the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement USMCA/ CUSMA brings greater duty free shipping to Canada from Tennessee companies and online retailers.
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How to Efficiently Ship from Tennessee to Canada: A Complete Guide
The Shipping Logistics from Tennessee to Canada
The basic options for shipping Tennessee to Canada include:
- USPS postal options: Best for individuals and occasional e-commerce shipments
- Courier: Best for commercial packages
- Fedex and UPS ground: best for heavier, less time sensitive parcels
- Trucking: Best for shipping pallets and large commercial orders
- Zone-Jump and becoming a non-resident importer: Lowest cost access for regular volumes including higher volume e-commerce shipments.
Key Considerations for Cross-Border Shipping
The key considerations for cross border shipping to Canada include:
- Customs declarations regarding tariff classification, declared value and country of origin
- Potential restrictions for specific product categories such as food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals
- Import duty that will apply to your product
Customs Regulations and Duty Fees when Shipping to Canada
Canadian customs follows the general rules and processes of all major World Customs Organization members. Shipment from the USA may benefit from duty free import under CUSMA rules of origin.
Factors Impacting Shipping Costs from Tennessee to Canada
The primary factors affecting shipping costs to Canada include the size and weight of your shipment, necessary transit time and shipping volume.
The Importance of Proper Packaging for International Shipping
The additional handling associated with International shipping makes having the correct packaging more important.
Document Requirements for Shipping to Canada
The most fundamental of shipping documents is the waybill or bill of lading (if via truck), commercial invoice and - if requesting duty free import via CUSMA, the certification of originl
Choosing the Right Shipping Carrier for Your Needs
The best shipping mode or carrier option depends on the size of your shipment, frequency and needs regarding tracking and transit time. The post offers the lowest cost for small packages. FedEx and UPS express are ideal when tracking and a faster transit is necessary. Their international ground options are best for less time sensitive shipments over around 20 pounds. Trucking options are best when shipping pallets.
Note that express courier options include customs entry preparation while ground shipping does not (see below).
What is the cheapest way to ship to Canada from Tennessee?
The US Post office surface options are usually the best option for individuals shipping small packages and personal items to Canada. For heavier parcels, ground options via commercial carriers offer significant savings versus air. Keep in mind, however, that customs entry preparation is not included for ground shipments to Canada. See form below to request a shipping rate.
Understanding Canadian Import Fees and Duties
Most shipments sent via commercial courier valued under $150 CAD (around $110 USD) can be imported duty free. Shipments that qualify as US origin under the CUSMA free trade agreement can be imported duty free regardless of value. All shipments valued over $40 CAD are subject to provincial and federal sales tax. Read more about Canadian import fees.
Understanding Canadian Import Fees for your shipments to Canada from Tennessee.
Confused by the import fees to Canada? No worries, we are here to help. Even with the USMCA/ CUSMA free trade agreement, many consignments imported to Canada are subject to import duty and taxes.
Shipping from the USA ≠ USA origin goods
While goods made in the USA can benefit from preferential duty free entry under USMCA/CUSMA provisions, this benefit does not extend to goods “shipped from the USA to Canada.”
Benefit from LTL truck load for pallets to Canada.
Goods shipped from Tennessee USA to Canada are subject to the following fees:
- Duty: Consignments shipped via courier to Canada valued above CA$150 are subject to duty.
- Tax: Canada imports are subject to both federal and provincial sales tax
- Entry Preparation Fee: Consignments shipped via FedEx or UPS Ground are subject to an entry preparation fee.
- Carrier disbursement fee: All carriers charge a fee related to the payment of duty and taxes on behalf of the receiver. This is often referred to as a disbursement fee.
Below, we provide an extended explanation related to shipping to Canada from Florida and all the USA. Feel free to contact our team if you need further information or a shipping quote (see below information required for a shipping quote to Canada)
Read about USMCA/ CUSMA/T-MEC North American Free Trade
Verify Common Canadian Import Fees
Shipped from the USA versus USA Origin
Benefit of including a certification of origin
Make sure your invoice for customs is complete
Delivery betweenTennessee and Canada via Jet Worldwide
Jet Worldwide: A trusted brand offering international shipping for over 40 years!- Jet Worldwide offers options for shipping betweenTennessee and Canada for parcels, pallets, and online orders.
- Jet Worldwide offers support for Canadian removal orders and returns
Shipping from Tennessee to Canada via USPS
USPS offers a great choice for individuals - and occasional e-commerce orders -shipping to Canada. USPS shipments from Tennessee are imported to Canada and delivered via Canada Post.
Importing parcels from Tennessee to Canada via Canada Post
Dutiable and taxable items mailed to Canada are subject to a handling fee of CA$9.95 per dutiable or taxable parcel. Canada Post collects the fees on behalf of the CBSA and accepts payment online via credit card and other methods.
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.
Shipping from Tennessee to Canada via FedEx or UPS
The “shipping from USA to Canada offer” via FedEx and UPS are similar. Both companies offer air express delivery, economy air delivery and ground delivery. Get a low cost courier rate from Jet's team.
Getting a quote for shipping betweenTennessee and Canada.
Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking shipping quotes between Canada and Tennessee for parcels, pallets, LTL and online orders.
Learn more about shipping to Canada from Jet's team.
The most efficient routing for regular parcel flows is via consolidating parcel volumes for a single shipment for single entry cross border entry. After clearance, the goods can be transferred to a Canadian domestic carrier for delivery across Canada. Get information from our Canadian team on shipping your American parcels to Canada.
Shipping fromTennessee to Canada for Quebec and Canadian companies
There is a demand from Canadian companies who are looking for cost effective solutions for receiving goods from Tennessee suppliers.
Canadian storage and distribution
For specific items, many shippers inTennessee can find it cost effective to store and distribute their goods stored in Canada for on demand distribution. For information on Canadian warehouse solutions, contact our parcel logistics team.
Sending e-commerce parcels from Tennessee to Canada
Canada is the largest international market for most US based e-commerce merchants. Develop direct "zone jump" options to Canada with Jet's team.
Managing Canadian Amazon Removal Orders back to Tennessee
Simplified processing for your customer: A Canadian address, consolidation and shipping back to the USA via low cost ground.
Read more about a solution for your Canadian removal orders.
Consolidate online orders to Canada and Cross Border Ship direct from Tennessee
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.
