Shipping goods from the United Kingdom to Canada spans continents and navigates the vast expanses of the Atlantic and inland transport. Businesses and individuals seek to connect across borders for both trade in interpersonal connections. In this post, we delve into the intricacies of shipping from the UK to Canada. Including a short video. Whether you're a regular importer/exporter or a first-time shipper benefit from understanding the interconnected modes of global commerce.
Are you searching for UK to Canada shipping? What about shipping to the USA via Canada? You may have questions about what you can ship. As well is the best way to ship. To make the process as simple as possible, review and share this complete guide to ship goods to Canada. And vice versa!
Choosing the right shipping mode is the most important part of finding the cheapest shipping option to Canada from the UK. This post discusses the best options for packages, parcels, pallets and containers.
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There are a variety of options to choose from. From local postal options, global couriers or ocean freight. Jet helps you balance the need for economy, convenience, and speed of delivery.
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There are several shipping options available for sending goods to Canada from the UK. The best option for you will depend on your specific needs. Factors to consider include the type and size of the goods and speed of delivery.
Here are some common shipping options for shipping to Canada
The Canada-U.K. TCA provides Canadian and UK businesses with continuing preferential benefits of CETA. CUKTCA continues duty free access for Canadian and British companies. Duty free with cheap shipping adds up to a more competitive offer for your customer.
The Most Favour Nation (MFN) tariff rates to Canada are applicable for imports from the UK. Goods that meet CUKTCA rules of origin can qualify for duty free import. The MFN tariff rates of Canada apply to goods that do not meet the rules of origin.
Both Canada and the United Kingdom is part of the CPTPP free trade agreement. This is in addition to the bilateral CUKTCA agreement.
Royal Mail is the best option for individuals shipping small parcels to Canada.
Royal mail lowest cost shipping for parcels less than 30 kg to Canada is via their surface option. Delivery takes around 2 months. Shipments via Royal Mail import and deliver via Canada Post.
Royal Mail’s Parcelforce shipping options to Canada:
* Notes on Royal mail “under 2 kg” parcel services
Less than 2 kilograms with a Maximum size is: The combination of length + width + depth less than 90 cm. No single side longer than 60 cm
Royal Mail International Tracking is mostly "delivery confirmation" without a signature.
FedEx and UPS are North America’s largest carriers and operate large transatlantic routes to Canada. Along with DHL - offer reliable priority and economy shipping options to Canada.
Useful video (~3 min): Best shipping modes and carrier options UK to Canada
FedEx and UPS shipping Canada from UK options include:
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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.
Full container load (FCL) is the fastest way to ship via ocean. This can be via either 40 foot or 20 foot container.
With the many minimum surcharges for ocean shipments, shipping smaller consignments via air is cheaper. This is especially true for door to door shipping. Generally, shipments of less than 100 kilograms are cheaper via air. Cargo over 500 kilograms are much less expensive via ocean. The best option for parcels via ocean is via Royal Mail
Useful information: Shipping Ocean freight to Canada from the UK
Here are some popular ocean ports in the UK for shipping sea freight to Canada:
There are many UK companies that resell the services of the major carriers. Resellers offer small shippers a larger discount than they would otherwise be able to get from a major carrier.
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The core skill of UK Resellers is showing up in online searches rather than logistics.
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All goods shipping from the UK to Canada import through Canadian Customs (CBSA). Goods shipping from the UK to Canada must include an invoice that clearly lists the item(s) and their value.
Information to include for the customs invoice to Canada Includes:
The UK Canada Free trade agreement allows duty free import of UK origin goods to Canada. The CUKTCA is a replacement for CETA (Canada-Europe Free trade agreement).
In general, an origin product with manufacture in the UK or Canada. Production entirely in the UK or Canada. Or if it has undergoes sufficient production or processing in the UK or Canada. It can likely meet the agreement's rules of origin.
The specific rules of origin for the CUKTCA in the text of the agreement. It is important to verify compliance with the importer prior to shipping.
Understand the difference: Shipping from the UK versus shipping UK origin goods to Canada.
The country of origin necessary for Canadian customs to determine if duty free import can apply. Goods that qualify as UK origin under CUKTCA provisions must include a certificate of origin.
The country of origin is also a data point to support regulatory actions such as quarantine and import quotas.
Read more: Understanding a certificate of origin.
Virtually all items to Canada (above CA$20) are subject to duty and taxes. A GST tax of 5% is applicable to all imports to Canada. Depending upon the province of destination within Canada, additional sales tax may be applies as well.
In some cases, an import license is necessary to import your goods into Canada. This entirely depends on the type of product you are importing as well as the reason for import. Canadian Customs will contact the recipient of the goods to provide the license, before it can clear.
Request Delivery Duty Paid for Canadian import clearance fees for shipments from the UK.
Importers must both have an import number and register in CARM.This CBSA portal enables you assign your customers broker and requires a surety bond (or deposit). Learn more about CARM.
Common import fees for consignments to Canada can include duty, taxes, and carrier disbursement fees. Understanding Canadian import fees.
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The Canadian Customs online portal streamlines processes and a useful too for Canadian importers. Read more about CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM)
Jet does not manage personal effects from Canada. Here is some helpful information.
Requirements include copies of the importer's passport and specific list of contents with estimate of unit and total values. Personal goods to Canada must self clear by the importer of the goods.
Personal goods generally means over 1 year old and for personal use only.
Jet Worldwide can provide UK online retailers a Canadian address to manage their returns. Our return solutions are scalable to serve only a few returns to enterprise solutions. To get a Canada address return solution, contact Jets Team.
For individuals wanting to return purchases to the UK we recommend Canada Post. Their small packet services to the the UK offers the lowest price. But often, the cost of a return exceeds the value of the item.
Contact our team to receive your Canadian Amazon removal orders for shipping to the UK.
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