Georgia and Canada share a strong economic connection with shipments to Canada representing over 15% of Georgia's GDP! Atlanta is the commercial heart of the American Southeast and Savannah is a growing port for ocean goods. Approval of the New NAFTA (USMCA) will ensure continued duty free access between Canada and Georgia.
Low cost parcel shipping from Georgia to Quebec and all Canada: This blog Explores the Georgia shipping options for delivery to Canada and explains the Canadian customs clearance processes for US origin goods.
- Georgia exports over $5 billion in goods to Canada per year.
- Top exports from Georgia to Canada include motor vehicles, bulldozers, acrylic polymers, insulated wire and cable, and textile floor coverings
- Georgia’s top imports from Canada include powered aircraft, copper, plastics and energy.
What does it cost to send from Georgia to Canada?
The cost to of shipping to Canada depends mostly on the weight and dimensions of your shipment and whether you choose ground or air options.
What is the cheapest way to send to Canada from Georgia?
The USPS ground/ surface shipping options are usually the best option for individuals sending small parcels and personal items to Canada. For larger shipments, ground shipping via FedEx and UPS are much less expensive than via air. However, it is important to note that ground shipments do not include customs entry preparation.
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Can I ship from Georgia to Canada duty free?
Goods imported to Canada from the USA valued under $150 CAD (around $110 USD) can be imported duty free if shipped via express (see details below). Goods that qualify as US origin under the CUSMA Free Trade Agreement can be imported duty free. All goods valued over $40 CAD are subject to provincial and federal sales tax.
How can I Send a Pallet from Georgia to Canada?
The best option for shipping pallets to Canada from Georgia is via less than truck load. Learn more about the benefits of shipping LTL to Canada.
USA Companies can be Canadian Importer of Record
Canada’s non-resident importer program enables United States exporters to obtain a business number and act as the “importer of record.”Being able to act as the importer of record removes the burden of customs clearance from the Canadian customer and can facilitates the sale.
Managing Canadian Amazon Removal Orders back to Georgia
Simplified processing for your customer:
Contact our team to develop solutions for Canadian returns of online orders.
Read more about a solution for your Canadian removal orders. A Canadian address, consolidation and shipping back to the USA via low cost ground.
The core shipping solutions of FedEx, UPS and USPS to Canada are well known. If you need further assistance with such things as LTL, Canadian warehousing, and managing returns contact our team. Our logistics support involves helping your team find the best solution. We are agnostic to any specific carrier or method. We offer transparency to help you expand and improve to Canada.
In Shipping Guide, we review things to consider when shipping from Georgia to Canada
- Common carrier options when shipping from Georgia to Canada
- Low cost solution for returns from your Canadian customers online orders
- Becoming a non-resident importer to Canada
- Preferential duty free import to Canada under USMCA
- LTL shipping to Canada
- Common imports fees charged in Canada for USA origin shipments
- CBSA online portal for Canadian importers (CARM)
- Information required for a shipping quote to Canada
What is the best way to send to Canada from Georgia?
When it comes to shipping options to Canada, there are several factors to consider, such as cost, speed, reliability, and the nature of your goods.
View Jet's useful video that covers everything from HS codes, export declarations, free trade and best shipping options.
Shipping options to explore:
Local USPS Options to Canada:
- USPS options are best for individual sending personal goods and small packages.
- Ideal palletized goods to Canada. Both LTL and full truck loads are great options.
Air Freight and Courier to Canada
- Best for time-sensitive or high-value shipments.
- Provides faster transit times compared to trucking
- Suitable for parcels and urgent deliveries.
Combined Shipping Options to Canada
- Combine multiple modes of transportation with logistics support
- Offers a balance between cost and transit time
- Truck a consolidation to Canada with local courier delivery
When choosing the best shipping option to, consider the following factors:
- Volume and weight of your shipments.
- Urgency and time constraints.
- Nature of the goods (e.g., perishable, fragile, hazardous).
- Required level of tracking and insurance.
- Customs regulations and documentation requirements.
Consult with Jet's logistics experts for personalized advice based on your specific needs. Navigate customs procedures, select the appropriate shipping method.
Other things to consider when shipping to Canada from USA include:
- Importer of record: The importer of record includes having to obtain an importer number. If to direct to consumers, the consumer can be the importer of record
- Provincial licenses may be required even if selling direct to consumers
- Federal and provincial sales taxes (read about Canadian import fees)
- Health Canada approvals for related products
- Safe Foods for Canadians Act certifications for some food items
- Tariff classification for all imports (read more about HS Codes)
- Country of Origin must be declared for all imports
- Valuation is an important part of the declaration to the CBSA (read more about valuation)
- Labeling for goods to Canada may require both French and English
- Certification of origin if duty free import requested under CUSMA
Managing Canadian Returns for online Orders from Georgia USA
Contact our team to develop solutions for Canadian returns of online orders. This includes receiving your Canadian Amazon Removal Orders (see section above).
Consolidate online orders to Canada - Cross Border Ship from Georgia
Companies can consolidate their orders via a single customs entry by becoming a non-resident importer. The process involves shipping via LTL or full truck load, single clearance in Canada followed by domestic distribution.
Read more about valuation for non-resident imports to Canada.
Best Shipping Georgia to Canada
- For a Shipping Quote for LTL or parcels: Provide address details, shipment weight and dimensions, item(s) being shipped and value.
- For companies shipping regular volume, e-commerce and logistics support: Contact Jet
Understanding Canadian Import Fees for your shipments to Canada
Confused by the import fees to Canada? No worries, we are here to help.Even with the USMCA/ CUSMA free trade agreement, many consignments imported to Canada are subject to import duty and taxes.
Shipping from the USA ≠ USA origin goods
While goods made in the USA can benefit from preferential duty free entry under USMCA/CUSMA provisions, this benefit does not extend to goods “shipped from the USA to Canada.” Goods shipped from the USA will benefit from duty free entry if they are shipped courier and valued under CA$150.
Understanding how import fees are charged in Canada.
Below, we provide an extended explanation related to shipping to Canada from Georgia and all the USA. Feel free to contact our team if you need further information or a shipping quote (see below information required for a shipping quote to Canada)
Export declaration /EEI Georgia to Canada?
Electronic Export Information (EEI)
US Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) mandates export declarations be done via the Automated Export System (AES).Specified timeframes and shipment data is required prior to export. This information was formerly called the Shipper's Export Declaration (SED). EEI’s are used for statisticaldata collection and to enforce export regulations.
EEI’s are not required for most shipments destined to Canada via exception code 30.36.The exemption does not apply for shipments otherwise requiring an export permit or ultimately destined to a third country.
Duty Free to Canada from Georgia via CUSMA/ USMCA
The CUSMA facilitates the movement, release and clearance of good via a simplified framework and standardized customs procedures.Trade facilitations includes fewer clearance formalities for “express shipments” valued under CA$3,000 (to Canada) and US$2,500 (to the USA and Canada).
The Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates of Canada are generally applicable for imports from the USA to Canada valued over CA$150. Goods that meet CUSMA rules of origin can qualify for preferential duty free import to Canada. The MFN tariff rates of Canada apply to goods imported to Canada that do not meet the rules of origin (non-originating goods) under the CUSMA.
The origin‑certification process (that is no longer a prescribed form) is to include a set of data on the shipping paperwork (most commonly including on the invoice).
Read more: Certificate of origin and when is it needed
The data elements required at a minimum to claim origin underCUSMA:
- Importer/exporter or producer (indicate which is certifier)
- Name and address of certifier or
- Name and address of exporter or
- Name and address of producer
- Name and address of importer (if known)
- Description and harmonized system (HS) tariff classification of the good
- Specific origin of criteria
- Blanket period (certification is valid up to 12months in the case of multiple shipments of identical goods)
- Authorized signature and date
Check out the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) page that describes the new requirements for more information and an example of a valid CUSMA certification of origin.
CUSMA/USMCA Shipping to Canada from the USA
The key provisions of CUSMA USMCA (i.e. new NAFTA) include:
- Duty free and tax free entry for most US origin parcels shipped courier valued under CA$40
- Duty free entry for most parcels shipped courier from the US valued under CA$150
- Simplified "Certification of Origin" for shipments shipped courier valued under CA$3,300
For low value shipments (under CAD $3,300 to Canada) a certifying statement added to the commercial invoice or any shipping document
“I hereby certify that the goods covered by this shipment qualifies as an originating good for the purposes of preferential tariff treatment under USMCA/T-MEC/CUSMA.”
This statement can be included on the commercial invoice as long as shipment values fall below these thresholds. Read about USMCA/ CUSMA
The USMCA/ CUSMA will continue to support the economic growth from Georgia to Canada ensuring an easier connection between Georgia and Canadian based suppliers and customers. Shipments from Georgia are sent mostly to the main cities in Canada including including Montreal, Laval, Brossard, Quebec City, Toronto GTA, Calgary, Ottawa and Vancouver.
Canadian shipping options Canada from Georgia
Delivery between Georgia USA and Canada via Jet Worldwide
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- Jet Worldwide offers options for shipping options between Georgia USA and Canada for LTA parcels, pallets, and online orders. Get Canadian Logistics Solutions from Jet's team: Fill in form below.
Best Shipping Options To Canada from Georgia
USPS (Canada Post), FedEx and UPS To Canada
Shipping from Georgia to Canada via USPS:
Different duty assessment for goods shipped via USPS versus Courier (see above regarding new USMCA/CUSMA duty free thresholds).
For a shipments shipped via USPS for import via Canada Post, duty is assessed differently than for parcels shipped via parcel carriers/ courier:
- CA $20 (around US$14.75) and under: duty and tax free
- Above CA $20 duties and taxes apply
Canada is the largest international destination for US Postal parcels. USPS offers a great choice for Georgia shipping to Canada. Among the most popular US Postal post options from Georgia is the International Flat Rate Boxes to Canada.
USPS shipments from Georgia are imported to Canada and delivered in Canada via Canada Post.
Canada Post has strong domestic capabilities with a commanding market share for at home deliveries.
Importing parcels from Georgia USA to Canada via Canada Post
All parcels mailed to Canada are potentially subject to duty and/or taxes. . Canadian Customs (CBSA) collects provincial sales taxes (PST) and Harmonized Sales Taxes (HST) according to the province of residence on most taxable imports valued at over CA$50. See note above regarding the new low value threshold under USMCA/ New NAFTA.
Dutiable and taxable items mailed to Canada are subject to a handling fee of CA$9.95 per dutiable or taxable parcel. If charges are applied, the parcel will be delivered along with a CBSA Invoice (E14). Canada Post collects the fees on behalf of the CBSA and accepts payment online via credit card and other methods.
Shipping Aerospace industry parts between Canada toGeorgia
Jet assists Georgia shippers with low cost express delivery of urgent aerospace parts and equipment for delivery to Georgia toCanada and vice versa. The USMCA/ CUSMA North American Free Trade Agreement makes it possible to ship US origin goods to Canada duty Free via courier.
Sending Gifts fromGeorgiato Quebec and Canada via USPS
The personal connections between Georgia and Quebec are stronger than ever thanks to shared employees, employers, universities and tourists. Gifts between individuals can be considered duty and tax exempt, not otherwise restricted and valued under CA$60. To qualify as tax exempt, the gift must be sent to the recipient personally and include a card or other notice indicating that it is a gift. Advertising material and alcohol cannot be cleared as tax exempt gifts.
FedEx and UPS Shipping Options from Georgia to Canada
FedEx and UPS are by far the most dominant carriers in North America and have extensive operations throughout Georgia. They also have a sizeable presence in Canada and, along with Purolator, are market leaders in the Canadian Market.
The “shipping from USA to Canada offer” via FedEx and UPS are similar. Both companies offer air express delivery, economy air delivery and ground delivery.
FedEx shipping options from Georgia to Canada:
- FedEx International Priority to Canada: 1-2 business days
- FedEx International Economy Canada: 2-3 business days
- FedEx International Ground Canada from Georgia: Up to 6 business days
UPS USA shipping options from Georgia to Canada
- UPS Worldwide Express: Morning delivery to main cities
- UPS Worldwide Saver: End of day delivery to main cities
- UPS Worldwide Expedited: 2 Day delivery to main cities
- UPS Standard to Quebec: Up to 6 days Ground
Clearance and Entry Fees to Canada via UPS and FedEx
Carrier clearance fees in Canada vary by the service type. Jet can help Georgia shippers minimize these fees through single entry consolidated entry. Jet Worldwide can receive and store shipments fromGeorgia in our Montreal facilities for on-demand distribution throughout Canada.
As mentioned above, typically there are four elements to standard parcel clearance import fees to Canada for USA origin shipments.
Entry preparation to Canada Cost
- No charge for express shipments
- Charge for ground shipments based on value of shipment (see below)
Duty
- Calculated using the H.S. classification and can be as high as 20% for clothing
- Many are surprised to learn of duties and how NAFTA country of origin duty free is rarely used for parcel shipments from the USA to Canada.
Taxes
- GST, HST, PST: Sales tax is applied based on destination of parcel
Prepayment of duty fees
- If duty and taxes are paid, FedEx and UPS charge for “prepayment” of these fees.
- The charge for payment is usually around 3% of the amount prepaid with minimum charge of between CA$7 and CA$15.
In general, express shipments to Canada are not charged an entry preparation fee by the carrier. However, ground shipments sent via FedEx and UPS to Canada are subject to an entry preparation fee.
Explaining Clearance fees for Ground Shipments sent to Canada
As a rough guide, here are some estimated charges for entry preparation sent via FedEx or UPS ground to Canada. Their entry preparation fees and processes are very similar.
The cost advantage of shipping parcels from Georgia to Canada via ground service is diluted by the Canadian clearance cost and shipping delay.
Exact FedEx ground and UPS ground entry preparation fees can be found online and can be negotiated for high volume shippers.
ForGeorgia based companies with regular volume to Canada, it may be best to establish a high volume parcel import and distribution process. This type of “zone skipping” has the added benefit of lower per shipment clearance cost- especially for shipping fromGeorgia to Canada. Georgia companies can establish themselves as a foreign importer of record and do one consolidated entry for many individual parcels.
Jet Worldwide works with shippers in Atlanta, Savannah and all Georgia to develop logistics solutions to and from Canada.
The Canadian Customs online portal which is designed to streamline processes and a useful too for Canadian importers. Read more about CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM)
The most efficient routing for regular parcel flows is via consolidating parcel volumes for a single shipment for single entry cross border entry. After clearance, the goods can be transferred to a Canadian domestic carrier for delivery across Canada. Get information from our Canadian team on shipping your American parcels to Canada.
Shipping from Atlanta Georgia to Canada for Canadian companies
There is a demand from Canadian companies who are looking for cost effective solutions for receiving goods from their many their suppliers in the Southeastern US. Often, ground is too uncertain and air is too costly. Contact Jet Worldwide for shipping to Canada.
Canadian storage and distribution for American Companies
Sending e-commerce parcels from Georgia to Canada
Canada is the largest international market for most US based e-commerce merchants using on-line shopping platforms including Shopify, Big Commerce, Wix and other sites.
Jet Worldwide offers logistics support for your Canadian customers including product returns.
Getting a spot quote for shipping between Georgia USA and Canada.
Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking shipping quotes between Georgia (and the USA) and Canada for parcels, pallets, LTL and online orders. JetWorldwide.com/contact
How can I get lower shipping costs from Georgia to Canada?
- Use a shipping cost calculator to compare rates from different carriers.
- Ship smaller packages to reduce the volume weight. Read about chargeable weight.
- If you are shipping a large volume of packages, you may be able to negotiate a discounted rate directly with the major carriers.
- Consider using a third-party shipping service that can provide both savings and - more important - logistics support. Contact Jet's team.
- Consider using ground transportation instead of air shipping. Ground shipping is usually less expensive than air shipping, but it keep in mind the longer transit time to western Canada. Also, ground shipments are charged a customs entry fee.
I hope these suggestions help! Is there anything else we can help with? Contact Jet's team.
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