Worldwide Shipping from Australia to Canada

Shipping from Australia to Canada

Australia and Canada have expansive economic links and a strong trading relationship with projections of over $4 billion per year. Mutual investment between the two countries is valued around $80 billion. Jet Worldwide Canada provides low-cost parcel delivery from Australia to Canada. With the CPTPP, companies can ship their qualifying Australia-origin goods duty-free to Canada. Companies rely on the cheapest way of shipping from Australia to Canada

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In this Guide to Shipping to Canada from Australia we outline the main issues to consider when shipping between Canada and Australia.

Best way - or modes - of international shipping from Australia
Carrier options for shipping packages to Canada from Australia
Shipping Sea Freight from Australia
Send via Air Cargo or ocean freight. Which is best?
Shipping terms to consider (DDU or DDP?)
Australian export declaration requirements
Canadian clearance processes
Common import fees to Canada for goods shipped from Australia
CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM)
Duty-free imports to Canada for Australian-origin goods under the CPTPP
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Canada and Australia are members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and also are part of the CPTPP free trade agreement. It will also be important to chose a shipping company, Freight Forwarder or logistic company that have experience and track record of shipping between the two countries.

Options for shipping international packages from Australia

The carrier options to send international satchels and parcels from Australia include the local post and global carriers.

Shipping to Canada via Australian Post

As the national postal service, Australia Post offers the options for individuals shipping small packages and personal items to Canada.

For small parcels to Canada, Australia post offers International Sachels for both economy delivery (in around a week) and express (in 2-4 days). Items sent via Australia Post to Canada are delivered by Canada Post.

Australian post offers three sizes of prepaid sachels for shipping to Canada:

Small sachel to Canada - 220 x 353mm / up to 0.5 kg
Medium sachel to Canada - 265 x 380mm / up to 1kg
Large sachel to Canada - 405 x 310mm /up to 2kg

There are also postal consolidators, such as SkippyPost, that aggregate mail for low-cost postal delivery via Singapore Post and New Zealand Post. The prices compare favourably with Australian Post but requires large volumes.

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Shipping from Australia to Canada via FedEx and UPS

FedEx and UPS, along with DHL, are North America's largest carriers and reliable air shipping options from Australia to Canada.

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FedEx and UPS shipping to Canada from Australia options include

International air priority express to Canada
International economy air shipping Canada from Australia

Shipping between Australia and Canada via Jet Worldwide

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Shipping from Australia to Canada via Purolator Canada

Purolator is one of Canada's leading domestic carriers and offers international express delivery to Australia via partners (such as UPS).

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Shipping Cargo from Australia to Canada

Transit times for international sea freight from Australia can range from approximately 1 to 3 months. Economy air cargo usually delivers within 2 weeks or faster. The major Canadian sea port of entry for cargo from Australia is Vancouver. The transit time may vary based on the shipping schedule, ports of export and import and final delivery address.

LCL Sea Freight from Australia

Less than container load (LCL) is best when shipping one to several pallets to Canada. This method of sharing of container space among different consignments is cost effective. But, it also extends the transit time due to the need load and de-consolidate cargo.

FCL Sea Freight from Australia

Full container load (FCL) is the fastest way to ship via ocean. This can be via either 40 foot or 20 foot container.a

Shipping Air cargo versus Ocean freight to Canada from Australia

Without the many minimum surcharges associated with ocean cargo, smaller cargo shipments via air is often cheaper. Generally, shipments of less than around 200 kilograms are cheaper via air. The heavier the cargo, the more cost effective ocean shipping becomes.

Shipping terms to consider when shipping to Canada from Australia

The default option for shipping internationally from Canada is Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU). Common carriers use the term Ex Works (EXW). All import related costs assign to the consignee. Shippers from Canada can choose to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver. Most carriers offer a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) option. Useful Information: IncoTerms and shipping terms

Import fees on behalf of the receiver are not recoverable. The importing business may otherwise be able to claim back sales tax paid at import.

Export Declaration EDN from Australia

All goods valued over AUD $2,000 that are being exported from Australia must be reported to the Australian Border Force (ABF).

Shipments Requiring and Export Declaration include

Shipments over AUD2000
Restricted or otherwise require an export permit
When claiming duty drawback
are dutiable or excisable goods

Personal effects do not require an Australian export declaration.

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Other things to consider when shipping to Canada from Australia include:

Carrier and method of shipping
Importer of record: If goods are shipped direct to consumers, the consumer will be the importer of record. If a company is selling and importing the goods, they will be the importer of record. Being the importer of record includes having to obtain an importer number.
Tariff classification for all imports (read more about HS Codes)
Provincial licenses that may be required when selling direct to consumers.
Health Canada approvals for products
READ MORE: IMPORT DUTY CALCULATION
Safe Foods for Canadians Act may apply for food items shipped to Canada
Goods and Services Tax, Harmonized Sales Tax and provincial taxes. Read about Canadian import fees
Labeling for goods to Canada may require both French and English.
Country of Origin must be declared for all imports.
Valuation is an important part of the declaration to the CBSA (read more about valuation).
Certification of origin if preferential duty free import requested under CPTPP.

Customs clearance of Canadian parcels sent from Australia

Goods imported to Canada from Australia are subject to import duty as well as federal and provincial sales taxes. Goods valued under CAD 20 can be imported duty free.

Goods valued under CAD 3 300 can be imported via the Low-Value System / LVS express processes.

Canadian Customs online portal which is designed to streamline processes and an important tool for Canadian importers. Registration is mandatory for all commercial imports. In this system, importers define who their customs broker is and must provide a surety bond

CPTPP Duty free clearance of goods shipped from Australia to Canada

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a free trade agreement that Canada shares with Australia. The agreement reduces barriers to trade and provides preferential duty free import between each other.

Canada’s Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates are generally applicable to imports from Australia. Duty free preferential import under CPTPP apply to goods imported to Canada that meet the rules of origin outlined in the agreement and accompanied by the necessary certification.

Proof of Origin

The key part of all trade agreements is ensuring the goods qualify under the country's specific rules of origin. Many incorrectly assume that if goods are sent from a qualifying country, they should qualify for duty-free status. Country of origin is not determined solely on where the goods are sent from.

Australian origin goods may qualify for duty free entry using a simplified origin declaration (see section below).

The country of origin rules have been simplified under CPTPP, but can still get complex. The guidelines for country of origin qualification include:

Goods are considered originating if they are wholly obtained, such as goods that are grown, raised, caught or extracted in Canada or a CPTPP country.
Goods are considered originating if they are produced in Canada or a CPTPP country entirely from originating materials.
Goods are originating if they are produced in Canada or a CPTPP country from non-originating materials that undergo production in Canada or a CPTPP country, such that the resulting good satisfies the applicable product-specific rule of origin. The value of the non-originating goods that are part of the originating product can be considered dutiable.

Duty-free import for parcels sent from Australia to Canada under the CPTPP

The amazing thing about the CPTPP is that parcels containing products valued less than CAD 3 300 do not require a certification of origin to claim CPTPP preferential tariff treatment.

Parcels containing goods valued under CAD 3 300 can be considered for duty-free status if the following is included:

A signed statement completed by the importer, exporter or producer certifying that the goods originated from a CPTPP country
This statement is required on the commercial invoice and we recommend adding an additional stand-alone statement / supporting document.
The goods must meet the origin rules. For example, marks to indicate that the goods are not a product of a CPTPP country will disqualify the goods and have issues related to mis-declarations.

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BENEFITING FROM CANADA'S FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS.

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Preferential tariff or duty-free treatment can be obtained for qualifying Canada-origin goods that are accompanied by a "certification origin." The goods imported to Canada must originate and be exported from a CPTPP ratified country.

Rather than a separate certificate of origin, a statement on the shipping documents - including the commercial invoice - can be used to qualify the goods for duty free preferential treatment.

The statement or certification must be provided by the exporter or producer and be presented at the time of import by the importer of the goods. This information can be included on any document accompanying the shipment (such as the Commercial Invoice) or on a separate document.

sample CPTPP origin Statement

The data elements do not have to follow a prescribed format, but must contain the minimum data elements listed below.

Indicate the Certifier (Importer, Exporter or Producer)
Name, Address and Contact Information of the Certifier
Name, Address and Contact Information of the Exporter (if different from the certifier)
Name, Address and Contact Information of the Producer (if different from the certifier, or exporter)
Name, Address and Contact Information of the Importer
Description and HS Tariff Classification for the Goods
Origin Criterion for the Goods
Blanket Period (or note if for one time shipment)
Authorization Signature and Date
Name, Date and Signature of the person certifying the goods.

For full details regarding the minimum data requirements for the certification of origin, refer to Annex 3-B of the consolidated TPP text / CPTPP agreement.

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