Turkey (now formally known as Turkiye (pronounced ur-key-yay) is an emerging market and player in Canada's strategic plan for international education and infrastructure. Trade between Canada and Turkiye exceeds $2 billion per year. To help develop trade, Canadians - including many Turkish Canadians - are seeking low-cost delivery solutions from Canada to Istanbul and throughout Turkiye.
Jet Worldwide Canada provides shipping services from Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and the rest of Canada to Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and all of Turkiye.
Canada has a vibrant Turkish community of over 50,000, mostly in and around Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, Hamilton, Calgary and Edmonton. Opportunities exist for Canadian companies in areas that include energy, information, communication technologies, mining, and education.
A few quick points to consider for finding the best shipping option to Turkiye
The price of the shipping depends mainly on the dimensions of the package, its weight, and the delivery method you choose.
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This shipping guide to Turkey explores of the main elements of the best shipping options to Turkiye from Canada.
Disclaimer: The information in this blog is for general information only.
The cost to send to Turkey depends on the size and weight of your package. Other factors that determine the cost include carrier, fuel surcharge, service type and delivery address.
The cheapest option for individuals to send small packages to Turkey is via Canada Post small packet or surface shipping option. The cost to send up to 2 kg via Canada Post can be as low as around $47.
Use a shipping cost calculator to compare rates from different carriers.
Companies can choose between air cargo and sea freight. Cargo that ships via air usually deliver within around 1 week. Ocean cargo averages between 1 to 3 months door to door.
Less than container load - LCL - is a service that shares space in a container with different consignment. It requires and additional transit time to account for loading and de-consolidation.
Full container loads - FCL - can ship either via a 20 or 40 foot container.
Ocean cargo's many surcharges can add significant costs for smaller cargo shipments. Consignments up to around 100 kilograms often have a lower price via air versus ocean.
The price of the shipping to Turkiye depends mainly on the dimensions of the package, its weight, and the delivery method you choose. To lower the price to a minimum, choose slower delivery methods such as Canada Post for small parcels.
Canada Post is the best option for individuals shipping small parcels and personal item to Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya and across Turkiye. Parcels sent to Turkiye via Canada Post import for delivery via the Turkish Post (PTT).
The large American carriers, FedEx and UPS, operate in Canada and - along with DHL - provide reliable express international delivery to Turkiye.
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FedEx and UPS Canada shipping options to Turkiye include:
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Shipping to Turkiye from Canada can take between 3-6 business days through the Jetship platform.
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Purolator is a leading Canadian domestic carrier and offers international shipping to Turkiye via carrier partners, such as UPS and DHL
Shipping Air versus Ocean between Canada and Turkey
We get many inquiries requesting the lowest cost for shipping to Turkey. The best shipping option to Canada depends on several factors. In general, the lowest cost for small personal packages is via local surface postal services . For heavier shipments, economy air freight is often the preferable option. And less than container load is best with shipping palletized freight and large commercial orders. Useful information: Things to know about Ocean Shipping To and From Canada.
For all non-document shipments, you will require 3 copies of the commercial invoice (along with your shipping labels). These are for customs purposes.
It is important to check with the receiver to ensure they have all the necessary approvals and able to clear the goods they will be importing to Turkiye. The customs invoice and paperwork should clearly identify the contents.
It is important to verify compliance with the consignee/ importer and regulatory authorities prior to shipping to Turkiye from Canada.
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The default option for shipping internationally from Canada is Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU). Common carriers use the term Ex Works. This assigns import costs to the receiver/importer. Shippers from Canada can choose to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver. Most carriers offer a Delivery Duty Payable buy shipper (DDP) option.
IncoTerms and shipping terms for packages and online orders.
Formal customs clearance process is necessary for shipments to Turkiye, excluding "reason of export: samples".
For all shipments the following are available on the shipments air waybill and invoice.
Recipients (in the VAT/Tax ID field):
As part of the declaration of goods, the 4-digit HS Code (Harmonize System Code) for each applicable item/commodity is necessary..
Read more about the Harmonize System Code
The Sender must complete the relevant sections of the waybill and customs invoice.
Shipments to Turkiye must include:
In addition to the commodity codes, additional things to consider
Restricted items to Turkiye include:
The carrier options for shipping Canada from Turkiye include the Turkish Post (preferrable option for individuals shipping small packages and personal items), FedEx, UPS and DHL.
FedEx and UPS Shipping Options to Canada from Turkiye Include:
Goods imported to Canada valued over CA$20 are subject to duty and taxes. Courier consignments under CA$3,300 can be import via Canada's low value system (LVS). Useful information regarding most common Canadian import fees.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) portal streamlines the process of importing commercial goods.Read more about CARM