New York and Canada share a strong economic connection via a common land border and USMCA/ CUSMA free trade. New York is a significant exporter to Canada sending over $16 billion worth of merchandise each year. The state exports a variety of other goods, including pharmaceutical products, mineral fuels, and aircraft and machinery.
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In this post, we review a full range of things to consider when shipping e-commerce, parcels, pallets and LTL to Canada from New York.
- Duty free import to Canada via USMCA/ CUSMA
- Duty free import of goods with a value under $150 CAD
- Common carrier options for shipping to Canada from New York
- Amazon Removal Orders from Canada back to New York
- Non-Resident Importer to Canada
- Canadian customs assessment and revenue management (CARM)
- Reverse logistics and Canadian logistics support
- Get Canadian Logistics Support and shipping rates from Jet Canada
- Additional resources for shipping to Canada and shipping from Canada
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Accompanying PDF Presentation: Shipping USA to Canada
What is the Cheapest way to send a package from New York to Canada?
The cheapest way for individuals to send small packages and personal items to Canada is usually via the US Postal Service (USPS). FedEx and UPS ground are good options for heavier shipments but do not include customs entry preparation.
Contact Jet Worldwide for low cost express shipping and LTL to Canada.
Do duty and taxes apply in Canada for shipments from New York?
Shipments from New York, USA to Canada are subject to import duty and taxes. The goods my qualify for duty fee import if the value is less than $150 CAD (around $110 USD). If the items qualify as being US origin under USMCA, they can qualify for preferential duty free import.
Read more about Canadian import fees.
Do shipments from New York import to Canada Duty Free?
Goods importing from the USA generally are subject to import duty and taxes. Just shipping from the USA does not automatically grant duty free import to Canada.They may benefit from duty free status if they are low value or quality of USA origin under USMCA. All shipments over $40 CAD are subject to sales tax even if otherwise duty free.
Useful information regarding a certificate of origin and when it is necessary
Do I need to file an export declaration /EEI for New York to Canada?
Electronic Export Information (EEI)
US Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) mandates export declarations be done via the Automate Export System (AES). Formerly the Shipper's Export Declaration (SED). EEI’s are for statistical data collection and to enforce export regulations.
EEI’s are mostly not necessary for shipments to Canada via exception code 30.36.Th exemption does not apply for shipments otherwise requiring an export permit or transiting via Canada
How can I manage returns from Canada back to New York?
If the value of the return is less than $800 USD, the goods can be return simply via section 321 import processes. Contact Jet Worldwide to get a Canadian address to help manage returns from your Canadian Customers. We can consolidate and ship via truck to New York.
Managing Canadian Amazon Removal Orders to New York
Simpler 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 Amazon removal orders.
How can I get lower shipping costs to Canada from New York?
- Use a shipping cost calculator to compare rates from different carriers.
- Ship smaller packages to reduce the volume weight. Read about chargeable weight.
- If you are shipping a large volume of packages, you may be able to negotiate discounts directly with the major carriers.
- Consider using a third-party shipping service that can provide both savings and - more important - logistics support. Contact Jet's team.
- Consider using ground transportation instead of air shipping. Ground shipping is usually less expensive than air shipping, but it keep in mind the longer transit time to western Canada. Also, ground shipments are subject to a customs entry fee.
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Understanding Canadian Import Fees for your shipments to Canada from New York.
Need to understand import fees to Canada? No worries, we are here to help. Even with the USMCA/ CUSMA free trade agreement, many consignments importing to Canada are subject to import duty and taxes.
Shipping from the USA ≠ USA origin goods
Goods with manufacture in the USA can benefit from preferential duty free entry under USMCA/CUSMA. This benefit does not extend to all goods “shipping from the USA to Canada.” Goods shipping via courier from the USA benefit from duty free entry if the value under CA$150.See graphic below. Read more: USMCA/ CUSMA
Goods shipping from New York and USA to Canada are subject to the following fees:
All shipments to Canada are subject to duty, taxes and carrier import fees.
For a Shipping Quote for LTL between New York to Canada: Provide address details, shipment weight and dimensions, item(s) and value.
New York 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. Import things to know about valuation for non-resident imports to Canada.
The Canadian Customs online portal streamlines processes for Canadian importers. Registration is mandatory for all commercial importers.
In this system, importers verify their customs broker as well as providing a surety bond.
Common Carrier Shipping Options from New York to Canada
Besides the LTL carriers, the most common shipping options when shipping to Canada from New York includes mega carriers UPS and FedEx (who offer both ground and express). USPS is the preferrable option for individuals shipping personal parcels to Canada. See carrier details below.
View Jet's useful video that covers everything from HS codes, export declarations, free trade and best shipping options.Video presentation: Shipping USA to Canada
Low cost parcel shipping from New York to Quebec, Ontario and all Canada: This blog Explores the shipping options from New York for delivery to Canada our explains the Canadian customs clearance processes.Read about the New NAFTA/USMCA/ CUSMA/T-MEC.
As part of the USMCA, Canada’s low value duty threshold ( de minimis threshold) to $150 CAD (around $110 USD). Local sales taxes will still apply. Often times, businesses can claim this charge back. The duty free threshold helps e-commerce merchants in the New York ship to Canadian customers.
The USMCA/ CUSMA will continue to support the economic growth from New York to Ontario,Quebec and eastern Canada.
READ MORE: UNDERSTANDING CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINS.
Duty Free to Canada packages from New York
- Duty free and tax free entry for most US parcels via courier under CA$40
- Duty free entry for most US courier parcels under CA$150
- Simpler "Certification of Origin" for shipments via courier under CA$3,300
For low value shipments (under CAD $3,300 to Canada) a certifying statement on the commercial invoice or any shipping document
READ MORE: UNDERSTAND CUSTOMS DUTY
“I hereby certify that the goods in this shipment qualifies as an originating good for the purposes of preferential tariff treatment under USMCA/T-MEC/CUSMA.”
Jet Worldwide provides shipping options New York to Canada
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Jet's team can generate rates for LTL and large packages over 150 lbs. for shipping Canada from New York as well as partnering with the leading parcel carriers - and offering reverse logistics.
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Shipping Options To Canada from New York
USPS (Canada Post), FedEx and UPS
Shipping from New York to Canada via USPS
Canada is the largest international destination for US Postal parcels. USPS offers a great choice for New Yorkers shipping to Canada. Among the most popular US Postal post options to Canada is International Flat Rate Boxes.
Different duty assessment for goods via USPS versus Courier (see above regarding new USMCA/CUSMA duty free thresholds). Read more: Understanding Canadian import fees.
For a shipments shipping via USPS for import via Canada Post:
- CA $20 (around US$14.75) and under: duty and tax free
- Above CA $20 duties and taxes apply
USPS shipments from New York are importi to Canada and via Canada Post.
Importing parcels from New York to Canada via Canada Post
All imports to Canada are potentially subject to duty and taxes. . Canadian Customs (CBSA) collects provincial sales taxes (PST) and Harmonized Sales Taxes (HST) according to the province of residence of the receiver. See note above on new duty free threshold under USMCA/ New NAFTA.
Dutiable and taxable items to Canada are subject to a handling fee of around CA$12 per dutiable or taxable parcel. If charges aapply, the parcel will be deliver with a CBSA Invoice (E14). Canada Post collects fees on behalf of the CBSA .
Shipping Aerospace and machine parts and industrial supplies from New York to Quebec Canada
Jet assists New York shippers with low cost express and logistics support of urgent parts and equipment for delivery from New York to Canada.
Sending Gifts from New York to Canada via USPS
The personal connections between New York and Quebec are stronger than ever tGifts between individuals can import duty and tax exempt if not otherwise with restrictions and with a value under CA$60. To qualify as tax exempt, the gift must be ship to the recipient personally and include a card or other notice indicating that it is a gift. Advertising material and alcohol are not tax exempt gifts.
Shipping from New York to Canada via FedEx or UPS
FedEx and UPS are by far the most dominant carriers in North America and have extensive operations throughout New York. They also have a sizeable presence in Canada and, along with Purolator, are market leaders in the Canadian Market.
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.
FedEx USA shipping options NY to Canada Include:
- FedEx International Priority to Canada: 1-2 business days
- FedEx International Economy Canada: 2-3 business days
- FedEx International Ground Canada from New York: Up to 6 business days (but 2-3 days for shipments from New York to eastern Canada). See graphic above for sample rates for entry preparation of ground shipments to Canada that may apply.
UPS NY shipping options to Canada Include:
- UPS Worldwide Express: Morning delivery to main cities
- UPS Worldwide Saver: End of day delivery to main cities
- UPS Worldwide Expedite: 2 Day delivery to main cities
- UPS Standard to Canada: Up to 6 days Ground (but 2-3 days for shipments from New York to eastern Canada). See graphic above for sample rates for entry preparation of ground shipments to Canada that may apply.
Clearance and Entry Fees to Canada via UPS and FedEx
Carrier clearance fees in Canada vary by the service type. Jet can help New York companies minimize these fees through single entry. Jet Worldwide can receive and store shipments from New York in our Montreal facilities for on-demand distribution within Quebec and throughout Canada.
Typically, there are three elements to standard parcel clearance:
Entry preparation
- No charge for express shipments
- Charge for ground shipments on value of shipment (see below)
Duty
- Calculation using the H.S. classification and can be as high as 20% for clothing
Taxes
- GST, HST, PST: Sales tax is applies on destination province
Prepayment of duty fees
- If duty and taxes are paid, FedEx and UPS charge for “prepayment” of these fees.
- The charge for payment is usually around 3% of the amount prepaid with minimum charge of between CA$7 and CA$15.
In general, express shipments to Canada are subject to an entry preparation fee. However, ground shipments via FedEx and UPS to Canada are subject to an entry preparation fee.
The cost advantage of shipping parcels from New York to Canada via ground service is offset by the Canadian clearance cost.
Exact FedEx ground and UPS ground entry preparation fees can be found online.
For New York companies with regular volume to Canada, it may be best to establish a high volume parcel import and distribution process. This type of “zone skipping” has the additional benefit of lower per shipment clearance cost- especially for shipping from New York to Western Canada.
Jet Worldwide works with New York companies for low cost parcel and LTL shipping solutions from New York City, Long Island, Albany, Buffalo and all New York Canada.
Getting a quote for shipping between New York and Canada.
Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking shipping quotes between Canada and New York for parcels, pallets, LTL and online orders: JetWorldwide.com/contact
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 transfer to a Canadian domestic carrier for delivery across Canada.
Get information from our Canadian team on shipping your American parcels to Canada.
Shipping from New York for Canadian companies
There is a demand from Canadian companies who are looking for cost effective solutions for receiving goods from their many their New York and American suppliers. Often, ground is too uncertain and air is too costly. Contact Jet for a low cost express solution that includes entry preparation and delivery in 1-3 days from the USA to Canada.
Canadian storage and distribution
For specific items, many shippers in New York can find it cost effective to store and distribute from Canada via on demand distribution. For information on Canadian warehouse solutions, contact our parcel logistics team.
Sending e-commerce online orders from New York to Canada
Canada is the largest international market for most American e- commerce merchants. Get a Canadian address from Jet to manage your returns and other logistics support projects.
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