The Barbados community in Canada relies on low-cost ways to send parcels daily from Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, and across Canada. Jet provides affordable parcel shipping options to Barbados and the wider Caribbean for businesses, online sellers, and individuals.
Trade and parcel delivery are vital to Barbados’ economy—exports and imports represent a significant share of GDP. Whether you’re sending personal parcels or B2B shipments, we offer economy express, air freight, and ocean options (via partners).
Final pricing depends on chargeable weight/dimensions, destination address, and service level. Use the illustrative ranges below for budgeting—then request an exact quote.
Small, non-urgent items: Canada Post Surface is typically the lowest cost—but allow extra time. Larger/heavier boxes: Economy air can beat ocean once you factor ocean surcharges and handling. Barrels: Lowest cost for big personal loads but slow and clearance can be cumbersome (Jet Worldwide does not ship barrels).
Jetship offers innovative methods that allow goods to be received, stored and shipped together. Such consolidation shipping greatly reduces the shipment costs. Contact our team for details.
Share container space; ideal for one to several pallets. Add time for loading/de-consolidation.
Full 20’ or 40’ containers; fastest ocean option when volumes justify.
Air delivers in roughly a week; ocean can take 2–3 months door-to-door. For consignments up to ~100 kg, air is often competitive after ocean surcharges.
Canada Post options to Barbados include Small Packet (Surface/Air), International Parcel Surface, and Xpresspost. For full tracking plus faster transit, compare with Jet Worldwide Economy Express.
FedEx/UPS/DHL offer reliable express services; zone pricing to the Caribbean can be high—request a comparison to ensure best value.
Duty is an important revenue source in Barbados (often averaging over 13% depending on the goods). VAT is assessed on the CIF value plus duty. Indicative VAT rates include: 17.5% (general), 7.5% (select tourism-related foods), and 0% (medical devices, oil, and specific items). Always verify rates and eligibility before shipping.
Keep your original supplier invoice or proof of purchase for customs clearance. Contact our team for admissibility, duty, and tax questions.
Many goods valued under US$40 can qualify for duty-free import to Barbados (restrictions apply). Review our guide to de minimis values.
Shipments valued at CAD 2,000+ (or containing restricted goods) generally require a Canadian export declaration. Learn more:
Barrels can be the lowest-cost option when you can wait up to ~60 days. Clearance can be more involved. Jet Worldwide does not ship barrels; we provide this info due to frequent inquiries.
Phone makers—including Apple—are moving to eSIM. If your carrier does not support eSIM, a device with a nano-SIM tray purchased in Canada may help. We can assist with purchase and forwarding via partners. See: Ship iPhone from Canada.
Costs depend on chargeable weight/dimensions, service type, carrier, and discount level. See the sample table above and request an exact quote for your address.
What’s the cheapest way to send to Barbados?For small, non-urgent parcels, Canada Post Surface is often cheapest. For larger shipments, barrels via ocean can be lowest cost but are slow; economy air can beat ocean once surcharges are included.
Do you offer barrel shipping?No. Jet Worldwide does not offer barrel shipping. We can provide economy express and freight options and general guidance.
How long does shipping take?Economy express parcels typically arrive in ~3–7 business days. Air cargo is about a week; ocean LCL/FCL is often 2–3 months door-to-door.
What documents are required?Provide a commercial invoice or proof of purchase and accurate contents/value. For exports ≥ CAD 2,000, CERS may be required. Lithium batteries must be installed in devices and packed per carrier rules.
Is there a duty-free threshold?Many goods under US$40 may qualify for duty-free entry (restrictions apply). Taxes or other fees can still apply depending on the category.
Can I forward Shein/Temu orders through Canada?Yes—use our Canadian address service to consolidate and forward with tracking. This can reduce per-item costs versus multiple small packets.
Disclaimer: The information in all Jet Worldwide online content, including this post, is for general information only. Always verify current tariffs, taxes, and restrictions.