Shipping Options to Canada from Oklahoma: An Expert Guide
Economic integration between Oklahoma and Canada is furthered by the renewal of NAFTA (now called the USMCA/ CUSMA). The reduction in trade barriers and technological changes that enable e-commerce transactions is increasing trade between the USA and Canada. Jet Worldwide helps companies connect Canadian and American suppliers and customers.
Overview:
Economic integration between Oklahoma and Canada is furthered by USMCA/ CUSMA. The reductions in trade barriers between the USA and Canada brings great opportunity. Jet Worldwide plays a vital role in connecting companies with Canadian and American suppliers and customers.
Understanding USMCA/CUSMA:
Duty-Free Threshold and Trade Benefits:
Under the USMCA/ CUSMA the low-value duty threshold (de minimis threshold) is $150 CAD (approximately $110 USD for courier shipments.The default rate is $20 CAD.
Benefits of CUSMA/USMCA Agreement:
Goods that meet CUSMA rules of origin can qualify for preferential duty-free import to Canada regardless of value.
Goods that qualify as US origin under the USMCA/CUSMA free trade agreement can be imported duty free to Canada. Shippers wishing to benefit from preferential duty free import must include a certification of origin.
Read More: Certificate of origin and why it is needed.
Streamlined Shipping Solutions:
USPS package shipping options are best for individuals shipping small packages and personal items to Canada.
UPS and FedEx ground from Oklahoma delivery usually within 6 days to major Canadian Cities. Note the entry preparation is not included for ground imports.
FedEx and UPS are well known brands offering both ground and air courier to Canada.
Partial (LTL) and full truck loads are the best option for large commercial orders. They are used primarily to ship palletized freight to Canada.
Jet helps shippers establish the best option amongst ground, courier and trucking. And assists with related logistics processes.
Set up as a non-resident importer of record. Ship consolidations with single customs entry.
Canadian Amazon Removal orders for return to Oklahoma
Speak with our team (fill in form below): Have a local Canadian address giving your Canadian customers simplified ways to manage their returns.
Other things to consider when shipping to Canada from Oklahoma include:
- Importer of record: The importer of record includes having to obtain an importer number. If to direct to consumers, the consumer can be the importer of record
- Federal and provincial sales taxes (read about Canadian import fees)
- Provincial licenses may be required even if selling direct to consumers
- Health Canada approvals for related products
- Safe Foods for Canadians Act certifications for some food items
- Tariff classification for all imports (read more about HS Codes)
- Country of Origin must be declared for all imports
- Valuation is an important part of the declaration to the CBSA (read more about valuation)
- Labeling for goods to Canada may require both French and English
- Certification of origin if duty free import requested under CUSMA
Canadian customs CARM for Imports from Oklahoma
The CARM system facilitates payment of duty and taxes.
Registration is mandatory for all commercial imports. In CARM, importers assign theircustomers broker and provide asurety bond (or deposit).Learn more about CARM.
Truck Quotes from Oklahoma to Canada
Jet's team can generate rates for LTL and large packages over 150 lbs. for shipping Canada from Oklahoma as well as partnering with the leading parcel carriers - and offering reverse logistics.
Oklahoma 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.
Jet Worldwide Shipping between USA and Canada
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- Shipping Quote for LTL between Oklahoma and Canada
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Clearance and Entry Fees to Canada via UPS and FedEx Ground
FedEx and UPS ground shipments incur an additional fee for entry preparation.
Canadian storage and distribution
For specific items, US based shippers can find cost effective Canada based distribution support including reverse logistics and giving your customer the option of returning their orders within Canada. See section above regarding Canadian Amazon Removal Orders.
Optimize Your Cross-Border Shipping Today! Contact Jet Worldwide for expert advice on shipping solutions, customs clearance, and streamlined logistics to enhance your supply chain.
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