Shipping to Canada from Colombia

Canadian and Colombian firms are investments are resulting in greater trade of goods and services between Colombia and Canada. Trade is further enhanced by the Colombian Canadian Free Trade Agreement and low cost shipping solutions. Business rely on Jet Worldwide to find low cost shipping to Canada from Colombia.

Jet Worldwide Canada provides low-cost parcel shipping to Canada from Colombia

Accompanying PDF: Shipping Colombia to Canada

Shipping Guide: What to know when sending between Colombia and Canada

• Shipping terms to consider when shipping to Canada duty paid or unpaid
• Common Carrier options for shipping to Canada from Colombia
• Canadian import process for consignments from Colombia
• Canadian customs assessment and revenue management tool (CARM)
• Common import fees charged in Canada for imports from Colombia
• Duty free import to Canada for Colombian origin goods
• Shipping quote form between Colombia and Canada

Shipping terms to consider when shipping to Canada

The default option for shipping internationally to Canada is Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU). Common carriers use the term Ex Works (EXW). This assigns all import fees to the receiver. Shippers from Colombia can choose to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver. Most carriers offer a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) option. See our blog on IncoTerms and shipping terms.

Note that import fees by the shipper are not recoverable. The bulk of the import fees are often from Canadian federal or provincial taxes. These import fees may be recoverable by the importing business.

Delivery to Colombia from Canada via Jet Worldwide

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Shipping cargo from Colombia to Canada

Companies can choose between air cargo and sea freight. Cargo that ships via air usually deliver within around 1 week. Ocean cargo averages between 1 to 3 months door to door.

LCL cargo from Colombia

Less than container load - LCL - is a service that shares space in a container with different consignment. It requires and additional transit time to account for loading and de-consolidation.

FCL ocean cargo from Colombia

Full container loads - FCL - can ship either via a 20 or 40 foot container.

Ocean cargo versus sea freight: Which is cheaper?

Ocean cargo's many surcharges can add significant costs for smaller cargo shipments. Consignments up to around 100 kilograms often have a lower price via air versus ocean.

Package Shipping Options from Colombia to Canada

Carriers shipping Options Canada from Colombia include the Colombian postal provider 4-72, North America's mega carriers, FedEX and UPS as well as DHL. For individuals shipping small parcels and personal items, the preferred option is via 4-72.

FedEx and UPS Shipping Options to Canada from Colombia include:

• International air express shipping to Canada
• International economy air shipping from Colombia
• For information required for a shipping quote, visit our request a quote page.

Importing Goods to Canada Shipped from Colombia

Goods imported to Canada valued over CA$20 are subject to duty and taxes. Consignments valued under CA$3,300 can be imported via Canada's low value system (LVS).

Colombian origin goods may qualify for preferential duty free entry under Canada- Colombian free trade agreement.

The Canadian Customs online portal streamlines import processes and is an increasingly useful tool for Canadian importers. Read more about CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM)

Simplified origin statement for shipping to Canada from Colombia

The value for duty amount for all of Canada's free trade agreements (including the Colombian Canadian Free Trade Agreement) for which the proof of origin / certificate of origin is waived is less than CAD 3,300.

Read more: Understanding certifications of origin

For imports not exceeding CAD 3,300 to Canada, the requirement for proof of origin is not necessary at time of import. Importers must maintain records (including commercial invoices and B3's) for all imports. Read More about Canada's Free Trade Agreements

Getting a quote for shipping between Colombia and Canada

Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking for spot quotes between Canada and Colombia for parcels, pallets, online orders.

Contact our logistics team: For a quote for shipping online orders, regular volumes and logistics support; provide details including shipping volume, item(s) being shipped, average value and weight of each parcel. The more details the better :).