Luxembourg has a strong economic connections with Canada. Canada's trade with Luxembourg totals over $280 million per year and includes packaging machinery, mining and metals, and telecom technologies.
Luxembourg is strategically located in Europe with shares borders with Germany, France and Belgium. Luxembourg is the last remaining "Grand Duchy" and is ruled by a Duke o Duchess (the current Grand Duke is Henri).
Along with Belgium, Luxembourg is considered to be at the heart of the European Union. With the European - Canadian free trade agreement (CETA) Luxembourg presents attractive business and investment potential for Canadian businesses
A few quick points to consider when shipping international between Canada and Luxembourg
- Canada Post is the preferred option for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items
- Market dominant carriers, such as UPS, FedEx and DHL have high high base pricing. Discounted shipping can be obtained by getting a comparison quote.
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This shipping guide to Luxembourg explores of the main elements of international shipping between Canada and Luxembourg:
- Carrier shipping options Luxembourg from Canada
- Customs clearance for shipments from Luxembourg from Canada
- Carrier shipping options Canada FROM Luxembourg
- EORI number to Luxembourg and import classification
- Canadian Import and common import for fees for shipments from Luxembourg
- Duty free clearance in Luxembourg via Canada EU free trade agreement CETA
- Information required for an international shipping quote from Canada
Shipping Options Luxembourg from Canada
There are several shipping options available for sending goods between Luxembourg and Canada
- Air freight: This is the fastest shipping option with door to door integrated solutions.
- Ocean freight: Economical option for shipping full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL).
- Commercial carriers such as FedEx, DHL, UPS and their partners.
- Canada Post is generally the best option for individuals shipping small shipments and personal items to Luxembourg.
Shipping packages to Luxembourg via Canada Post
Canada Post is the preferred option for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items from Canada to Luxembourg. Parcel shipped via Canada Post are imported to Luxembourg and delivered by the Luxembourg Post (the state owned provider of postal services in Luxembourg).
The prices below are estimates only and meant as a general guide. Canada Post's website is a great place to start when sending to Luxembourg from Canada.
Contact Canada Post to inquire about their volume shipping discounts.
Shipping packages to Luxembourg via FedEx ,UPS Canada
FedEx and UPS are the largest international carriers in Canada and, along with DHL, offer dependable international express services from Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa and all of Canada to Luxembourg.
FedEx and UPS Shipping options Luxembourg from Canada include:
- International express / priority air to Luxembourg
- International economy air from Canada
- Get a shipping quote Luxembourg from Canada
Shipping packages to Luxembourg via Jet Worldwide
Jet Worldwide is a trusted brand that has been providing international shipping solutions for over 40 years. Jet Worldwide provides options for shipping between Canada, Luxembourg and the European region for parcels, pallets and online orders.Jet Worldwide offers transparency and world class logistics support.
Delivery to Luxembourg via Purolator Courier
Purolator Courier, a subsidiary of Canada Post, offers international parcel delivery from Canada to Luxembourg via partners, such as United Parcel Service UPS.
Shipping Canadian Online Orders to Luxembourg and the EU
Jet Worldwide has best in class shipping solutions for Canada's leading e-commerce platforms and retailers. For updates, connect with Jet Worldwide’s e-commerce team.
Customs Clearance for Luxembourg shipments from Canada
Luxembourg customs assessed duty and taxes on the CIF value (Cost of the goods being imported plus the cost for transportation and insurance). Luxembourg uses the Harmonized System HS codes to assess the rate of duty.
Regardless of duty status, all Canadian goods are subjected to a Value added tax (VAT). The VAT in Luxembourg is 15%. The VAT can often be recovered by businesses if the goods are not to the final consumer.
Duty Free Clearance of low value Canadian parcels to Luxembourg
Most consignments valued below 150 euros will be assessed value added tax but can be imported duty free. Shipments valued over €150 euros are assessed duty and tax .
Finding the tariff classification for Luxembourg Export and Import
Tariff classification for Luxembourg is via the European Commission’s Combined Nomenclature (CN). Updates occur regularly so best to confirm the latest version. The Combined Nomenclature forms the basis for the declaration of goods for importation and export. The CN determines which rate of customs duty applies and how the goods are treated.
Note that while the classification is common across the EU, the rate of duty may differ. Read more about tariff classification and the harmonized system.
EORI Number for Imports to Luxembourg from Canada
Before shipping from Canada to Luxembourg it is important to verify the EORI number of the consignee.
An Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (EORI number) is an E.U. identification number for businesses (economic operator) which import or export of goods into or out of the European Union to and from Canada.
HS Codes and the The EU classification system to Luxembourg
The EU classification system consists of three integrated components.
- The first component is the Harmonized System: chapters (2 digits), headings (4 digits), and subheadings (6 digits).Read about HS Codes.
- The second component is the Combined Nomenclature: EU specific codes via an eight-digit coding system.
- The third component is the Integrated Tariff (Tarif Intégré de la Communauté or TARIC) which provides information on specific tariff measures such as the temporary suspension of duties and antidumping duties.
While the IOSS system facilitates clearance of e-commerce shipments to consumers (read about IOSS to Europe) , shipments to businesses are subject to traditional processes with an EORI number being part of the data set required for customs entries.
The EORI number exists out of two parts:
- the country code of the issuing Member State; followed by
- a code or number that is unique in the Member State
Duty Free Import to Luxembourg under CETA
European Union countries and Canada benefit from a free trade agreement giving companies the possibility of duty free clearance.
CETA Rules of Origin when shipping between Luxembourg and Canada
In order to qualify for reduced tariffs under CETA, a product must be deemed "originating" from either Canada, Luxembourg ,or other EU country. This means that the product must have undergone sufficient production or transformation in Canada or the EU to qualify as a domestic product of that country.
Just being purchased and shipped between Canada and European countries do not grant country of origin status for preferential duty free import.
There are two main methods for determining origin under CETA: The change of tariff classification method and the regional value content method.
- The change of tariff classification method is based on the concept that a product must undergo a sufficient change in tariff classification as a result of production or transformation in Canada or the EU in order to qualify as an originating product.
- The regional value content method is based on the concept that a product must have a certain percentage of its value added in Canada or the EU in order to qualify as an originating product.
There are also specific rules of origin for certain sectors, such as textiles and apparel, automotive, and chemicals, which may have different requirements for determining origin. It is important to verify compliance with the consignee/ importer and regulatory authorities prior to shipping.
Benefit form having a certificate of origin
The country of origin used by customs authorities to determine if preferential duty free import can be applied. The country of origin is also a data point used to support regulatory actions such as quarantine, import quotas, to ensure that the goods being imported comply with relevant regulations.
Read more: Understanding a certificate of origin.
Common Carrier Options Shipping To Canada from Luxembourg
The common carrier options for shipping Canada from Luxembourg include the Luxembourg Post (preferred option for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items), DHL, FedEx and UPS.
FedEx and UPS Shipping Services to Canada from Luxembourg Include:
- International Priority Air Express to Canada
- International economy air shipping from Luxembourg
Importing Goods to Canada Shipped from Luxembourg
All consignments importing to Canada valued over CA$20 are subject to duty and taxes. Consignments valued under CA$3,300 can be imported via Canada's low value system (LVS). Read more: Understanding Canadian Import fees.
Luxembourg origin goods may qualify for preferential duty free entry under Canada EU free trade agreement (CETA) regardless of value.
Get a quote for shipping between Luxembourg and Canada
Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking shipping quotes between Luxembourg / EU and Canada for parcels pallets, and online orders. Contact our team: 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 :).
