Indonesia is the second-largest and economy in the ASEAN region with strong annual growth. Merchandise trade between Canada and Thailand exceed $4 billion per year. Companies rely on low cost options when shipping to Canada from Thailand.
The top exports from Thailand include machinery including electrical parts and computers), vehicles, gems, precious metals, medical apparatus, rubber, and chemicals and oil.
Thailand is also a member of ASEAN (the 10 members trading group that includes Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam).
In this Guide for Shipping to Canada from Thailand, we review the following things to consider when shipping to USA and Canada from Thailand:
The cost of shipping to Canada from Thailand depends on several factors. Most important is the size and weight of your shipment. Other cost factors include mode of shipping, transit time, and carrier.
For individuals shipping personal goods to Canada, the best option is via the local post. Air shipping is often best for businesses shipping packages. For pallets and large commercial orders, ocean shipping offers the lowest cost.
Air freight is generally the best option for shipments under 100 kilograms. Shipments over 500 kilograms are generally cheaper via ocean freight. Useful information regarding ocean shipping to Canada.
Less than container load (LCL) is a good solution when shipping a couple pallets. Smaller shipments that are too expensive via air often ship via LCL. In this way, container space is shared with other shippers. This method takes extra time for loading and deconsolidation processes.
Full container load (FCL) to Canada is the fastest way to ship via ocean to Canada. This can include either 20 foot or 40 foot containers. This method can be the best option even your freight does not fully fill a container.
The Thailand post is the best option for individuals shipping personal items. Postal shipping options to North America include Express Mail Service (EMS). The Thailand Post "EMS One Price" service is for tourists who wish to ship souvenirs home to Canada.
Thailand Post works with commercial carriers to offer a premium “Courier Post.”
FedEx and UPS are North America's mega carriers and, along with DHL, offer reliable shipping options from Thailand to Canada and the USA.
FedEx and UPS shipping options from Thailand to North America Include:
The default option for shipping internationally from Thailand to Canada is delivery duty unpaid. Commercial carriers default term is EXW. The receiver is responsible for all import costs. Shippers from Thailand can choose to pay the Canadian import fees. Most carriers offer a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) option. See our blog on IncoTerms and shipping terms for packages and online orders.
Import fees paid by the shipper are not recoverable. The Canadian importing business may otherwise be able to claim back provincial and federal tax.
Goods from Indonesia to Canada are subject to duty and taxes. Most imports with a value under CAD 20 can import duty-free and tax-free. Air courier shipments under CAD 3,300 can be import under Courier Low-Value Shipment (CLVS) processes.
Read more: Understanding Canadian Import Fees.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) online portal streamlines the process of importing commercial goods to Canada. Read more about CARM
Most imports under US$800 can import duty free via "section 321" import processes. Goods over US$2,500 can benefit from simpler informal entry processes but are subject to duty.
Goods subject to other government or partner agencies (most notably food and drug administration) may not qualify for section 321 import.
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