Canada and the Philippines enjoy a social and economic link, due in part to the estimated 600,000 people of Philippine origin living in Canada. A growing number of Filipino citizens visit family and friends in Canada, study at Canadian colleges and universities or immigrate to Canada. Jet Worldwide's secure parcel delivery service between Canada and the Philippines helps to reinforce this connection.
Parcel shipping from the Philippines
The Philippines is a leading source country for permanent residents to Canada with thousand of Canadians likewise residing in the Philippines.
Expand your cross border transportation and logistics options
Notes for individuals shipping from the Philippines:
- There is no Balikbayan box services to Canada. Balikbayan box services are a designation for shipping items TO the Philippines with a special consideration by PHL Customs (and usually ocean freight shipping).
- Jet Worldwide does not accept food, medicines and similar items.
- For individual shipping small parcels and personal items (including food), PHLPost offers the lowest cost and the service we most often recommend.
- For shipping personal effects, best to contact a moving specialist
Contact our team for shipping e-commerce to Canada and USA
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Useful short video (~3 min): Best shipping options to Canada from the Philippines
What are the main shipping options to Canada?
Shipping from the Philippines via Philippine Post (PHLPOST)
Philippine Post offers low-cost parcel post delivery to Canada and the best option for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items to Canada. Shipments shipped with PHLPOST import and delivery is via Canada Post.
- PHLPOST international parcel shipping options to Canada may include Air, Surface to Air and Surface. These are generally limited to a maximum weight of 30 kilograms.
- PHLPOST's Air Parcel Post service is the fastest option
- PHLPOST Surface is among the lowest-cost parcel shipping options from the Philippines to Canada and the USA
Balikbayan service*
Balikbayan service is a special designation for shipments TO the Philippines. Economy balikbayan-type shipping options are not available to Canada.
There is no designated balikbayan service to Canada or the USA. This designation is unique for shipment to the Philippines.
*A balikbayan box explained
is a large container typically used by Filipinos living abroad to send packages to family and friends in the Philippines. These boxes are usually filled with a variety of personal item and gifts for loved ones in the Philippines. The term "balikbayan" comes from the Tagalog words "balik" (meaning "return") and "bayan" (meaning "country"), and is intended to convey the idea of a Filipino returning home with gifts for family and friends. Jet Worldwide does not offer balikbayan services.
Shipping from the Philippines via DHL, FedEx, UPS Canada
FedEx and UPS are North America's largest carriers and, along with DHL, offer reliable parcel delivery from the Philippines to Canada. Get an international shipping rate from Canada.
FedEx and UPS Shipping options from Philippines to Canada Include:
- International priority air express
- International economy air shipping
Shipping from the Philippines via Jet Worldwide Canada
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- Jet Worldwide provides options for businesses shipping between Canada and Philippines for parcels, pallets and online orders.
Jet Worldwide is committed to providing the best solutions - even if that means recommending an alternative service.
Commercial import of personal items including food can be difficult to Canada. For shipping small packages and personal items, we recommend local mail/postal services.
Duty-free shipment of "balikbayan cargo boxes"
Filipino expats in Canada wishing to send gifted items to loved ones can utilize ocean carrier cargo services (Jet Worldwide does not provide this service). Such "balikbayan cargo" are subject to new rules that now include a request for a copy of the sender's passport to ensure that they are entitled to tax-free import status.
As mentioned above: Balikbayan service is a special designation for shipments TO the Philippines. Jet Worldwide offers economy express service to and from the Philippines but not balikbayan service.
The Filipino Bureau of Customs (BOC) is implementing new procedures relating to Customs Administrative Order No. 05l-2016 that addresses the duty- and tax-free importation of balikbayan shipments.
Balikbayan boxes are by far the most economical method of shipping parcel shipments to the Philippines. NB: Balikbayan box service is not available to the US and Canada.
Shipping terms to consider when shipping to Canada
The default option for shipping internationally from the Philippines is Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU). Common carriers use the term Ex Works (EXW) which essentially assigns all import related costs (duty, taxes and other fees) to the receiver/importer. Shippers from the Philippines can choose to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver via a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) options that many carriers offer.
The disadvantage of paying import fees on behalf of the receiver is that the bulk of the import fees are often from a Canadian federal and provincial sales tax that the importing business may otherwise be able to claim back.
Duty and taxes in Canada for shipments from the Philippines
Items that import from the Philippines to Canada are subject to Canadian duty and taxes. Most items valued under CAD 20 can import duty- and tax-free. Items valued under CAD 3 300 can clear using express Low-Value Shipment / LVS processes.
Canadian Customs Online Portal for Importers
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) online portal streamlines the process of importing commercial goods to Canada.
SIM Card i-phone from Canada to Philippines
Buying an iPhone with a physical SIM card shipping from Canada
Phone manufacturers, including Apple, are moving towards “eSIM*.” Nano-SIM Apple phones can still be purchased from Canada (most iPhone’s purchased in the USA are not available with a nano-SIM).
Arrange for the purchase of a nano SIM iPhone with shipping to the Philippines: Contact Jet.
Getting a shipping quote between Canada and The Philippines
Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking for quotes between Canada and the Philippines for heavy weight parcels or pallets. Note for individuals shipping personal items, we recommend local postal options.
For a quote for shipping online orders, provide details including shipping volume, item(s) being shipped, average value and weight of each parcel. The more details the better :).
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