Canada Post international deliveries via the postal network have been disrupted by capacity and volume growth. Jet is receiving a record number of requests for international shipping solutions for postal shipments. Shopify users and other direct to consumer sellers from Canada need low cost international shipping solutions.
Postal services have been suspended for many (non US) international destinations and the remaining continue to experience incredible delays. Online sellers from Canada are searching for alternatives for shipping their Shopify and other direct to consumer goods internationally.
Canadian ecommerce sellers are need alternatives to international postal delivery from Canada that has been disrupted.
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International Letters And Parcels Shipped via Canada Post
The ability of Canada Post international deliveries varies by destination country and whether the shipment is letters or parcels. To some destinations:
- Canada Post can only accept letters (referred to as partial service)
- and to others services has been totally stopped (suspended service)
For all destinations where service, Canada Post is alerting that there may be significant delays. Like commercial carriers, signatures upon delivery are no longer guaranteed. In addition, the money back guarantees for Canada Post International premium services has been suspended. These Canada Post priority international service options include:
- Canada Post Xpresspost International
- Canada Post Priority Worldwide Service
Canada Post Shipping to the US
Canada Post shipping the US - for both mail and parcels continue although the delivery times and secure a signature upon delivery has been impacted. Online sellers are increasingly looking to ship directly with the USPS via cross border solutions but this requires significant volume.
Canada Post International Packet Services: Lowest Cost
Individuals depend on Canada post for low cost shipping of small parcels. Canada Post "international packet" services provide a low cost solutions for shipping under 4 kg to most international destinations.
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.
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).
Jet is building direct shipping solutions to France, UK, European Union, Japan, China and all world's leading economies direct from Canada.
Custom Import Processes
Diversifying from parcel post solutions requires that Canadian sellers become more familiar with import processes to the country of their customer.
- 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:
- Prepayment of VAT for online orders imported to the UK
- Prepayment of VAT for online orders imported to European Union countries
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