Canada and Denmark maintain strong trading traditions with economies driven by innovation and knowledge industries. Annual bilateral trade exceeds $1 billion CAD. With the Canada–EU Free Trade Agreement (CETA), businesses benefit from simplified duty-free access to each other’s markets.
Jet Worldwide provides European, Canadian, and global logistics. Our support covers all aspects of international transport and supply chain management. Because we are independent of any single carrier, we can recommend the best solution for your needs.
The cost depends on package size, weight, carrier discounts, fuel surcharges, and destination in Denmark. Use our interactive calculator below to get a sample estimate for shipments 5–15 kg. For heavier shipments, contact Jet Worldwide for a quote.
The cost to send to Denmark depends on the size and weight of your shipment, service, carrier discount, fuel and address in Denmark.
The cheapest option for sending a small package to Denmark is usually via Canada Post surface options. The service can take several months but it’s the lowest cost choice. For commercial shipments, the major carriers - or via one of their partners- usually offer the best rate. Contact our team for our best spot quote for shipments over 10 kilograms.
Goods that qualify as Canadian origin under CETA can benefit from duty free import regardless of value.
No. Low value B2C shipments to European Union countries are subject to a minimum €3 duty. This applies to each category and sub-category of unique items in the parcel. An additional €2 applies to the consignment (Nov 2026).
Choosing Canada as a forwarding hub brings access to Canadian suppliers and goods exclusive to Canada. Avoid US trade limitations by using a CETA-compliant Canadian address.
Options include air freight, ocean freight, major couriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL), and Canada Post. Canada Post is best for small personal parcels.
The cost benefits of ocean freight start to accrue after around 200 kilograms. Smaller shipments are less cost effective due the many minimum fees charged for ocean shipping. The only ocean option for small packages is Canada Post surface option.
Shipments of dry ice from Canada facilitates the movement of many high value products and goods.
Canadian biotechs and CROs need to ship Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to Danish manufacturing and trial sites.
Premium Seafood with CETA / 0% import duty on frozen lobster, cold water shrimp and scallops. Jet assists with shipping "pre-commercial" samples (5-10kg boxes) of frozen seafood to Danish distributors or high-end restaurants.
Finally, there is also a need for temperature controlled shipments of industrial Enzymes and "Green" Chemicals.Denmark is a world leader in industrial biotechnology.
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Get our lowest spot quote for heavy parcels over 10 kilograms and for commercial shipments.
Jet Worldwide provides access to global carriers and regional specialists.
A Canada Post subsidiary, Purolator offers international parcel delivery from Canada to Denmark via UPS partners.
Danish Customs adheres to World Customs Organization (WCO) principles and European Union guidelines with respect to classification and do the assessment. Danish Duty and VAT (25%) applies to all imports. Goods of Canadian origin can qualify for duty-free clearance under CETA.
A €3 duty for parcel imports will be multiplied by each distinct item category (based on tariff sub-headings) contained within the parcel.
Example Calculation:
The Order: 1 silk blouse + 2 wool blouses
The Assessment: Silk and wool have different tariff sub-headings, meaning there are two distinct categories in the box.
The Cost: 2 categories x €3 = €6 total customs duty.
An additional €2 handling fee applies per consignment (November 2026).
Businesses importing to Denmark require an EORI number for customs entries. This is mandatory across the EU.
Canadian and Danish origin goods qualify for CETA duty-free clearance. An invoice declaration is usually sufficient proof of origin for shipments under CA$3,300.
Shipments from Canada to Denmark valued over CA$2,000 require export declarations through the CERS system.
Canada Post surface packet is cheapest for individuals shipping small parcels. Courier options are best commercial options and offer a lower price for heavier packages. Air freight is cost-effective for shipments up to around 200 kilograms (ask Jetship for a rate). Ocean freight is best for bulk, containerized cargo.
Yes, qualifying Canadian or Danish origin goods ship duty-free, but VAT applies.
The greater of actual or dimensional weight (L × W × H ÷ 5000), billed to the nearest 0.5 kg.
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