Shopify and direct to consumer selling is a symbol of strength with increased opportunity via CTPP preferential duty free import for Canada origin goods. ASEAN and Asia Pacific countries are continuing their robust economic of over 5% per year with more shoppers visiting Canadian websites.
Jet Worldwide provides low cost international parcel delivery solutions from Canada to ASEAN and CP-TPP countries.
Canada is in a great position to trade off their comparative industrial advantages in Asia
- Processing manufacturing are moving from China to countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar.
- Customer support services are doing well in the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia.
- Resource-based industries are growing in Indonesia.
- Canada is both resource rich with strong industrial manufacturing
A benefit of CP-TPP is the strengthening of cultural and commercial links between the ASEAN region and Canada. Canada’s trade and investment in Southeast Asia is growing across all major economic sectors.
ASEAN EXPLAINED:
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN, is an association of major Asian countries (excluding China) that promotes economic growth via unified processes, duty relief and easier cross border processing. The ASEAN Charter and processes have legal effect the 10 ASEAN Member States.
Canadian Sellers Partnering with Local Asian Brands
A key element of establishing credibility in the online marketplace is to use trusted brands for delivery. Jet Worldwide's best in class shipping services connect Canadian sellers with known brands in the Asia (Ninja Van), Japan (Japan Post), and China (China Post).
The "rest of the world" is no longer the "rest of the world"
For many Canadian companies, international means shipping cross border to the USA and then grouping all others as "rest of world." At Jet Worldwide, we believe it is best for Canadian retailers to target specific countries or regions. Doing so increases the likelihood of success. In other words, the best way to go global is to focus on local markets.
Leading International Markets for Canadian Online Orders
The major growth opportunity for the retail online marketplace is cross border sales. Canadian retailers often serve niche markets - for example in winter wear - that are attractive to certain markets. Furthermore, Canadian retailers can embrace the value of being, well, Canadian.
The leading international markets for Canadian e-commerce sellers includes Asian, ASEAN and CPTPP Countries, most notably Japan and China.
Jet Worldwide has direct shipping, import and last mile delivery solutions to all the world's major economies.
For Canadian shopify shippers, contact our team for low cost shipping of international parcels from Canada to China, Singapore, Hong Kong and all Asia.
Canada and ASEAN Countries:
- Canada enjoys “dialogue partner” status and works with ASEAN countries on a full range of diplomatic, security and economic issues.
- ASEAN member countries totally represent Canada’s sixth-largest merchandise trading partner with over $20 billion in merchandise trade per year.
- Over 20,000 students from ASEAN countries currently study in Canadian universities.
Gateway delivery solutions to ASEAN:
A common tactic to reach ASEAN markets is to become localized via a specific market - such as Singapore or Malaysia - and use that market as a gateway to the entire ASEAN (and CP-TPP) region.
Jet Worldwide provides low cost international parcel solutions shipping from Canada with a global network of local agents, partnership with leading carriers, and a team of logistics experts.
Increasingly, Canadian companies are searching for low cost shipping solutions to reach new international suppliers and customers.
Customs Issues Canadian Sellers Should Consider to Asia
Jet helps Canadian companies build durable, efficient import processes that can then be incorporated into the product listing.
- Harmonized System Code (HS): It is not always necessary to include the HS Code but it is absolutely necessary that the codes are understood and implemented as needed. Visit our blog on HS codes: HS Codes for Cross Border Online Shipments.
- Valuing your Item(s): Although the correct declared value for import is most often the value of the sale or transaction, it is important to understand methods of valuation. Issues for valuation include whether or not to include transport costs, insurance, and/ or value added tax. Visit our blog on valuation: Declared Value, CIF and Valuation for international shipping.
- Restricted Items: It is necessary for online sellers to categorize shipments that may be restricted by virtue of the item itself or it may be permitted under certain circumstances.
- Country of Origin: Canada enjoys free trade agreements - including the aforementioned CPTPP - with most the countries Jet services. Processes can be developed to ensure that goods of Canadian origin (made in Canada) benefit from preferential duty free import. Visit our blog regarding Canada's Free Trade Agreements: Canada's Free Trade Agreements and Duty Free Import for Online Orders.
- Value Add Tax: Even goods that qualify for duty free import may be subjected to a value added tax.
Asiais a growing major shipping destination for Canadian e-commerce merchantsusing on-line shopping platforms including Shopify, Big Commerce, Wix and other sites. Canada Post offers discounts via such e-commerce shipping platforms and is the lowest cost choice for small parcels.
