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2024: Canadian Small Business Going Global

Written by Timothy Byrnes | December 11, 2019

Although Canada's economy is fundamentally driven by commodities, economic growth is increasingly dependent upon the million plus small businesses with fewer than 100 employees. Jet Worldwide - being one of those small companies with specialized expertise - is uniquely qualified to help Canadian small businesses expand globally.

2024: New International customers via Online Orders

Besides the benefit of finding new customers for export there is an equal opportunity to find new global suppliers. Jet assists Canadian companies to provide international delivery from overseas companies that only serve their domestic market.

Canadian sellers can scale their international sales to major international economies. Sellers can consolidate their orders and ship direct airfreight from YUL, YYZ and YVR. Direct import and last mile delivery to the UK, European Union, Japan and all major economies.Minimum volumes are needed to support direct shipping. Conversely, direct shipping enables growth in sales via the lowest cost and prepaid import.

Canadian companies can benefit from duty free access the USA, Mexico, European Union, Japan and other CPTPP countries.

Jet Worldwide provides Canadian and global logistics. Our support refers to the various systems facilitating the international and Canadian movement of goods. This can include things like transportation, storage facilities, and supply chain management. Our logistics support augments your team by not being beholden to a specific carrier or process.

Reminder: This post and all Jet Worldwide content is for general information only. We are proud to be a leading online resource for international shipping. Our best advice is emphasize the importance of confirming compliance with the exporter/ importer and regulatory authorities prior to shipping.

2023: Canada Trade Agreements and parcel shipping

New NAFTA -CUSMA - USMCA: Continuing to connect Canada with the USA and Mexico. Furthermore, the US$800 duty free low value threshold to the USA is a game changer for e-commerce shippers from Canada to the US.

Canadian sellers can take advantage of Canada's many free trade agreements and have their online orders imported given preferential duty free status.

E-commerce Direct to Global Consumers from Canada

E-commerce platforms and marketplaces are opening gateways for international consumers to buy directly from Canadian online sites.

Jet has built direct shipping options to the UK, European Union, Japan, China and all the worlds major economies for e-commerce sellers seeking best in class solutions. Contact our team to review the benefits of shipping direct.

CPTPP, CETA and TCA Connecting Asia pacific countries with Canada. Duty free entry of Canada origin goods is available for individual orders.

CETA: Connecting the entire European Union market with Canada. Duty free import of Canada origin goods can be obtained for individual parcel shipments.

2023: Canadian e-commerce platforms for International Orders

Online platforms, such as (Canada based) Shopify, and are more available than ever for small businesses. Read about the requirement for prepayment of VAT to the UK and European Union:

Online orders to the UK from Canada and prepayment of VAT

Online orders to the EU from Canada and prepayment of VAT

Canadian businesses Orders from the rest of the world

Currently, over 80% of Canadian small businesses DO NOT export goods to the "other 99% of the world. The opportunity is huge and Jet continues to assist a record number of small companies connect globally. Contact Jet's team for updates on new direct shipping options to the UK, European Union, Japan and all major economies.

Canadian companies are seeking to expand beyond the North American market and are targeting "rest o the world" destinations including the UK, EU, Japan and China.

Parcel, pallets and regional distribution from Canada

Whether to Mexico, the EU, UK, Australia and New Zealand, Jet assists companies with parcel shipping solutions and consultations.

Additional Resources to verify your International Shipping Processes

Secure duty free trade to /from Canada

Useful information regarding a certification of origin

Verify import duty and how it is calculated

Common Canadian import fees explained

Understanding the basics of declaring a value

HS codes revealed