Shipping Options for Sending Goods from Canada to Jamaica
Canada and Jamaica enjoy positive trade relations: Jamaica is the second largest merchandise market among CARICOM countries. Furthermore the Jamaican-Canadian community number over 250,000 people and more than 300,000 Canadians visit Jamaica each year. Also, Canada is a critical player in Jamaica’s financial sector. Find the cheapest option for shipping from Canada to Jamaica.
Canada's exports to Jamaica total over $100 million per year including such commodities as animal products, chemical products and vegetable products. Canadian imports from Jamaica to Canada average over $200 million per year including such items chemical products and food products.
There are several shipping options available for sending goods from Canada to Jamaica. The best option for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences, such as the type and size of the goods you are shipping, the speed of delivery you require, and your budget. Here are some common shipping options that you might consider:
- Air freight: This is the fastest shipping option with door to door integrated solutions.
- Ocean freight: This is a slower but more economical option for shipping large or heavy items. The different types of ocean freight services include full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) and barrel shipping.
- Courier companies, such as FedEx, DHL, UPS and Jetship, offer a range of international shipping services.
- Postal services: Canada Post is generally the best option for individuals shipping personal items to Jamaica.
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In this Shipping Guide to Jamaica, we review:
- Best way - or mode of shipping to Jamaica
- Package Shipping carrier solutions to Jamaica
- Shipping commercial cargo via ocean versus air
- Canadian export declaration
- Import and Jamaican customs clearance
- Caribbean distribution from Canada and USA
- Information necessary for shipping quote to Jamaica from Canada and USA
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Options for shipping Jamaica from Canada
What is the cheapest way to send to Jamaica?
Canada post surface options offer the lowest cost for shipping to Jamaica but can take several months to arrive.
What does it cost to ship to Jamaica?
The cost to ship to Jamaica depends the size and weight of your package. It can be as low as around $27 for Canada Post International packet surface option up to 1 pound. The cost to ship via a commercial carrier can average around $145 for up to 10 pounds/ 4. 5 kilograms and depends on your level of discount and address in Jamaica. Get a comparison quote sending to Jamaica.
Shipping to Jamaica via Canada Post
Canada Post is a common option for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items to Kingston, Spanish Town, St. Thomas and across Jamaica.
Canada Post Best Shipping Options to Jamaica Include:
- Canada Post Small Packet Service to Jamaica: Surface and Air
- Canada Post International Parcel to Jamaica: Surface
- Canada Post Xpresspost to Jamaica: Delivery within 2 weeks
- Priority World Pak (via FedEx)
Delivery to Jamaica from Canada via FedEx and UPS
FedEx and UPS have large operations in Canada and, along with DHL, offer reliable express delivery to Kingston, Jamaica. Fill in form below to get a rate to Jamaica.
FedEx and UPS shipping options to Jamaica include:
- International express priority to Jamaica
- International economy air shipping to Jamaica
Shipping parcels to Jamaica via Purolator:
Purolator is Canada's leading carrier and offers delivery to Jamaica via their other carriers, such as UPS Canada.Purolator is a division of Canada Post.>
Shipping to Jamaica and Caribbean via Jet Worldwide Canada
Jet Worldwide is backed by over 40 years of international logistics expertise - including import and delivery for online orders to the Caribbean!- Jet Worldwide provides shipping to Jamaica for parcels, pallets and online orders
- Jet provides delivery distribution capabilities in Jamaica from either our Canada, Jamaica, or Miami hub.
We are happy to help with your shipping toward, from and within Jamaica. Please provide some more information about the type of goods, and whether they ship via air or sea freight? Additionally, it would be helpful to know the volume shipments. What restrictions should we consider?
Shipping via Air Cargo or Sea Freight to Jamaica
The best shipping option to Canada depends on several factors. In general, the lowest cost for small personal packages from Canada is via Canada Post surface options. For heavier shipments, economy air freight is a good option. And less than container load is best with shipping palletized freight and large commercial orders.
Transit times for ocean cargo can range from approximately 1-2 months. Air freight usually delivers in around 1 week or less.
LCL Sea Freight to Jamaica
Less than container load (LCL) is best when shipping one to several pallets. Via this mode of shipping, there is sharing of container space and cost between different consignments. Allow extra transit time for the loading and de-consolidation of the container.
FCL Sea Freight to Jamaica.
Full container load (FCL) is the fastest way to ship via ocean. This can be via either 40 foot or 20 foot container.
Shipping Air versus Ocean
With the many minimum surcharges for ocean shipments, the price for shipping smaller cargo via air to Jamaica is cheaper. This is especially true for door to door shipping. Generally, shipments of less than around 100 kilograms are cheaper via air.
Useful information: Things to know about Ocean Shipping To and From Canada.
Shipping barrels to Jamaica from Canada
Although not a service by Jet Worldwide, shipping barrels to Jamaica from Canada is a popular choice due to its low costs. . Barrels can take longer than 30 days to ship from Toronto, Edmonton and Montreal to Jamaica's ocean ports.
Jet Worldwide does not provide barrel shipping to Jamaica (and mention this option to help answer the many inquiries on shipping to Jamaica).
Canadian Export Declaration for Shipments to Jamaica
For shipments from Canada to Jamaica with a value over CAD $2,000 (or otherwise with restrictions) require a Canadian export declaration.
Read more about Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS).
Importing Goods to Jamaica from Canada
- Obtain an import license: Confirm if the goods you are shipping require an an import license to Jamaica.
- Applicable duties and taxes on the imported goods are assessed using the classification of goods (read more about HS Codes), the value of the shipment and country of origin.
- Necessary documents include a commercial invoice, a packing list, and a bill of lading or air waybill
It is important to verify compliance with the consignee/ importer and regulatory authorities prior to shipping to Jamaica from Canada.
READ MORE: IMPORT DUTY AND CALCULATION
Import process to Jamaica for Canadian parcels
For shipments to Jamaica, the original suppliers invoice or proof of purchase is necessary to clear customs.
Value for duty and tax assessment:
- It is important to include an invoice for customs with clear item descriptions and values. Jamaican customs do not rely solely on the declaration of value and reserve the right to appraise and update the value value.
- Often, Jamaican customs requires the original suppliers' invoice or proof of purchase for clearance.
- Jamaican Customs authorities consider the "CIF value." The CIF value is the cost of the goods plus insurance plus the cost of the freight.
- For shipments arriving by air the insurance applicable is 1% of the total Cost and Freight.
- The standard rate of VAT imposed on goods that import to Jamaica is 17.5%
Most international courier imports to Jamaica from Canada with a value under USD 20 can import duty-free. It is important that the declaration of value is correct.
Shipping terms to consider when shipping to Jamaica
The default option for shipping internationally from Canada is Delivery Duty Unpaid. Common carriers use the term Ex Works (EXW). This assigns import costs to the receiver. Shippers from Canada can choose to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver. Most carriers offer a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) option.
Learn about shipping terms for shipments to Jamaica.
When shipping to Jamaica, an original invoice is necessary. Jamaican customs authorities require the original invoice or a proof of purchase in order to clear customs. The standard commercial invoice may not be sufficient alone for customs clearance.
Delivery Duty Paid to Jamaica in Canadian dollars
Many Jamaicans in Canada are sending personal shipments and wish to pay for duty and import fee's on behalf of the receiver. Jet Worldwide provides a wide range of special delivery solutions to Jamaica including Delivery Duty Paid services for shipments that import to Jamaica.
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