Canadian companies depend on low cost shipping options from Canada to China as well as import solutions. China represents incredible opportunity for Canadian exporters.
In this post, we review:
- Import clearance process for goods imported to China from Canada
- Low cost carrier shipping China from Canada
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Note on shipping online returns to China:The lowest price option for shipping small parcels with tracking to Canada is via Canada Post. However, often the shipping costs are too expensive to make a return worthwhile.
China produces a large percentage of the commercial goods used Canadian companies and consumers. Our customers typically use Jet Worldwide to import product samples and prototypes from China. We often see a two way flow from our Canadian customers who send many prototypes back forth with their Chinese suppliers.
* Total bilateral trade between China and Canada exceeds $70 billion per year!
We expect continued growth in our parcel deliveries from Quebec with increased economic ties that are evidenced by theQuebec government's opening of a new trade office in the city of Qingdao. Trade between Quebec and China is now over$11 billion per year with Quebec exports to China increasing dramatically.
Useful information for sending a parcel to China
More Quebec companies are contacting us to discover low cost parcel delivery options to China from Montreal and Quebec.
For those wishing to send packages to China, understanding the rules and regulations that apply to shipping merchandise is important.
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Useful Information for Shipping Parcels to Chinafrom Canada
China regularly inspects packages, and it is not uncommon for regular seizures to occur. Keep this in mind when sending. With advice from our team and the consignee, our customers rarely have delays in delivery to China from Montreal.
Sending A Gift from Canada to China:
Gifts under 1000 Yuan can be exempt from duties and taxes provided:
- The parcel is shipped from individual to another individual (to their private residence)
- Description of “gift shipment” along with a complete description
- A copy of the receiver’s passport is required for clearance in China
Import Fees in China for clearance of parcels
Import fees (including duty and taxes) can range from 20-30% of the value of the goods being sent to China. However, most parcels to China under 500 Yuan are exempt from fees. . Shipments worth more than 1,000 Yuan will have to pass through a more formal customs clearance.
Sending Personal Effects to China
Personal effects can be sent from Canada to China. However, shipping personal effects to China is limited to unaccompanied baggage sent to a private address (not a business).
To be clears personal effects from Canada to China, the goods
- must be a "reasonable quantity,"
- be for personal use
- valued under CNY 1,000
Shipment that exceeds the threshold cannot be cleared as Personal Effects
The paperwork for sending personal effects / unaccompanied baggage to China from Canada include:
- Passport with valid visa and entry/exit stamp by immigration customs in last 6 months
- Baggage Declaration Form stamped by border Customs and List of articles
- Copy of consignees ID
- List of the commodity/gift in detail and Performa invoice
Shipping wood and wood items from Canada to China
One of Canada's prime commodity exports to China is wood and wood products.
items and packaging made of wood, cane, bamboo and rattan are considered restricted items. Wood items need to fumigated and be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate from Plant Phytosanitary Authorities.
An item composed of processed wooden items do not require a certificate but must be accompanied by a statement explaining how the wood was processed.
Shipping Electronics to China
Electronic items like laptops & mobile phones must be accompanied by aChina Compulsory Certification (CCC) from the China Inspection and Quarantine Services to pass through customs. The receiver must provide this to customs.
In some cases, we have handled electronic items as personal effects. The qualify for this exemption, be sure the consignee is able to make this declaration - which includes a copy of their passport.
SendingBaby Milk powder from Canada to China
Milk Powder and Baby Milk Powder are common sent toChina from Canada. The following restrictions apply to such shipments (which must be imported as personal effects). They cannot be imported for resale.
- Baby milk powder and milk powder must be less than5kg/ 11 pounds per shipment.
- The total value of the powder shipment must be below 1,000 Yuan.
Parcel Shipping to ChinaFrom Canada
Jet’s economy parcel to China from Montreal (and from all of Quebec!) has become on of our most popular services. Our services offer incredible savings versus FedEx and UPS delivery to China with delivery in 3-5 days, complete tracking and a money back guarantee.
Jet Worldwide can pick up anywhere in Canada for delivery to Hong Kong and China
Delivery to China via Canada Post
For small packages under 2kg, Canada Post’s parcel delivery to China offers the lowest cost.
For shipping a small parcel to China from Canada, Canada Post offers the lowest cost parcel delivery options for shipments under 2kg.
Canada Post Shipping China from Montreal options:
- Canada Post small packet to China: Surface, Air
- Canada Post small packet to China: Air
Delivery to China via FedEx or UPS from Montreal
FedEx and UPS- along with DHL - offer reliable parcel delivery service to China.
FedEx and UPS shipping options to China from Montreal include:
- International express priority air to China
- International economy air shipping China from Montreal
Getting quote for shipping between Canada and China
Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking shipping quotes between China and Canada for parcels pallets, and online orders. Contact Jet's logistics professionals: 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 :).
NOTE: For returning online orders/ small items to China, the best option is Canada Post. Often the shipping cost to return items to China exceeds the value of the item itself.
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