Canadian online marketplaces and direct to consumer platforms are increasingly going global and selling direct to the UK, France and the European Union.
Fair Trade for small parcels and Free Trade.
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Canada has trade agreements with most the world's leading economies and includes the European Union (CETA) and the UK (UKTCA). Both agreements have mechanisms that allow for duty free import for online orders shipped from Canada.
Preferential duty free entry to France and the EU
Consignments imported to France that are qualify as Canadian origin can benefit from duty free entry via preference code to note " 150 " on the custom's clearance. An origin declaration and the business number from Canada must be included.
Low Value Duty Free but with VAT
Low value goods imported to the European Union and the UK can be imported duty free but VAT will be applied and paid at the time of import. In fact, the online marketplace or individual seller (if not using an online marketplace) are viewed as the responsible party for payment.
Read about VAT collection for online orders to Europe
Read about VAT collection for online orders to the UK
The leading international markets for Canadian e-commerce sellers includes:
- United Kingdom
- European Union
- China
- Japan
Jet Worldwide has direct shipping, import and last mile delivery solutions to all the world's major economies.
Canadian Sellers Partnering with Local Domestic 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 UK and European Union (DPD), Japan (Japan Post), and China (China Post).
Custom Import Processes
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 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. It is a requirement when shipping online orders to many countries - most notably the UK and European Union members - that this be prepaid. Jet helps companies understand and comply with these requirements. Read our blogs regarding:
