Quebec is a major hub of economic relations between Canada and Spain. Total trade between Quebec and Spain is over $ 1 billion per year. Jet'slow cost parcel service helps connect Spanish companies with their Canadian affiliates, customers and partners.
A few quick points to consider when shipping international between Montreal, Canada and Spain
- Canada Post is the preferred option for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items internationally to Spain.
- Market dominant carriers, such as UPS, FedEx have high base pricing. Discounted shipping can be obtained by getting a comparison quotes to Spain.
- Jet's logistics professionals will personally respond to your inquiry within 1 business. Ask Jet.
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This international shipping guide to Spain explores of the main elements of international shipping between Canada and Spain:
- Carriers for shipping Spain from Canada
- Spanish customs clearance for Canadian Parcels
- EORI and IOSS registration for shipments to Spain from Canada
- Shipping personal effects to Spain
- European Canadian Free trade and duty free shipping to Spain
- Shipping Canadian Shopify Orders to Spain and the EU
- Carrier options for shipping to Montreal Canada from Spain
- Import fees in Canada for imports from Spain
- Information required for a shipping quote from Spain to Montreal
Disclaimer: The information in this blog is for general information only.
Carrier delivery Options
Shipping from Canada for Delivery to Spain
Delivery to Spain via Canada Post
Canada Post offers the lowest cost option for individual shipping small international parcels to Spain.
Canada Post shipping options to Canada include:
- Canada Post international Packet Service to Spain: surface, air and "tracked packet."
- Canada Post Parcel post services to Spain including surface and express
The prices below are estimates only and meant as a general guide. Canada Post's website is a great place to start when sending to Spain from Canada.
Sample Costs via Canada Post to the UK
2 pounds/ 1 kg via Canada Post
- Surface $25 (delivery in a couple of months)
- Air: $48 (delivery in 2-3 weeks)
- Air With tracking: $75 (delivery in 2-3 weeks)
4 pounds/ 2 kilograms via Canada Post
- Surface $35 (delivery in a couple of months)
- Air: $74 (delivery in 2-3 weeks)
- Air With tracking: $94 (delivery in 2-3 weeks)
10 pounds/ 4.5 kilograms via Canada Post
- Surface $110 (delivery in a couple of months)
- Air With tracking: $175 (delivery in 2-3 weeks)
Shipping Parcels to Spain via FedEx Canada and UPS Montreal
Fedex and UPS Canada - along with DHL - offer parcel delivery to Spain to Canada. Get a comparison shipping rate to and from Spain.
FedEx and UPS shipping options Canada to Spain include:
- International express priority air
- International economy air
Shipping Spain from Montreal and Canada via Jet Worldwide
Jet Worldwide is a trusted brand that has been providing international shipping solutions from Montreal over 40 years.Jet Worldwide provides options for shipping between Canada and Spain for parcels, pallets and e-commerce orders. Contact Jet's team information on shipping to Spain.- Jet Worldwide offers transparency and world class logistics support. We are not shy about recommending alternative solutions as necessary.
Shipping to Spain via Purolator Courier
Purolator offers shipping Spain from Canada via partners, such as UPS
Clearance process for parcels sent via courier to Spain
When sending international shipments to Spain from Montreal, most important is to include the necessary paperwork as Spanish customs can be strict. All shipments shipments must have a declared value and specific product description.
It should be noted if the declared value includes cost, insurance & freight (C.I.F.) as duty/ VAT is based on the C.I.F. value. Making a notation on the invoice that the value is the "C.I.F. Value" may reduce the amount of Duty and VAT.
When sending textiles - special requirements include(1) fabric breakdown, whether knit or woven and, for clothing articles, the gender; (2)Marked/mutilated samples - the words "mutilated samples" or "marked samples, not for resale" as applicable;
Sending Gifts from Canada to Spain
Jet Worldwide often gets requests for sending international shipments to Spain containing gifts. We recommend Canada Post for sending gifts to Spain for most shippers.
While there is no special consideration for clearance of gifts to Spain, “consumer to consumer” shipments are granted a higher low value duty free threshold of 45 Euros. When sending a gift, it helps to include a notation on the invoices that the item is being sent as a gift (along with a complete description of the item itself).
Application of Duty and Taxes for International Shipments to Spain
The value thresholds for application of duty/ VAT for international courier shipments to Spain are in accordance with most EU countries.
- Less than €150: Duty Free but VAT is collected ... See note below on sending commercial samples.
- A commercial shipment over €150:- Duty + VAT are collected
The standard Value Added Tax /VAT rate in Spain is 22% for most manufactured goods. Some goods are assigned a lower rate. A notable exceptionare books, which are assigned a 4% VAT rate.
Sending International Shipments to Spain containing Personal Effects
The belongings of Spanish citizens are entitled entry free of duty. Personal belongings taken abroad, such as worn clothing, etc. may be shipped back to Spain and receive free entry provided they have not been altered or repaired while abroad and prior ownership can be proven.
The shipping document must be clearly marked: "Spanish Goods Returned" along with the reason why they are being returned and reason the importer is asking the goods to be classified as personal effects. Electronic items (including laptops, tablets, smart phones etc) are more difficult to classify as personal effects should have been first declared upon export in person using a unique identifier such as a serial number.
Sending Shipments to Spain from Canada ofcommercial samples
Commercial Samples may qualify for duty free entry if:
- They are valued less than 22 Euros and under 10 Kg
- They are for solicitation of orders for the goods of the kind represented by the sample,
- There is only one sample of each style,
- Total quantity cannot exceed 5 items,
- The goods are supplied directly from abroad,
- They will be consumed or destroyed during demonstration and are packaged and properly marked in a manner which precludes their being used as other than samples.
Note: Special temporary import processes can be arranged for high value shipments that will be in Spain for less than 1 year. Contact Jet Worldwide if you need assistance on arranging for a temporary import to Spain.
Shipping Parcels containingTextile Samples to Spain
Textile or "designer samples" are subject to specific requirements in order to qualify as free of duty/ VAT. Apparel manufacturers importing samples of apparel for the manufacturing of similar goods in Spain may import one sample of each style duty free. It is important to verify the requirements with the consignee in Spain before shipping your parcel. The commercial invoice requirements are extensive and include:
- The style number of each sample appear on the commercial documents.
- The product description
- The intent of the shipper that the goods are intended as samples.
EORI Number for Imports to Spain from Canada
Before shipping from Canada to Spain it is important to verify the EORI number of the consignee.
An Economic Operators Registration and Identification number (EORI number) is an E.U. identification number for businesses (economic operator) which import or export of goods into or out of Spain to and from Canada.
While the IOSS processes facilitate clearance of e-commerce orders to Spanish consumers (read more about IOSS), an EORI number is part of the data set required for customs entries to businesses in Spain.
The EORI number exists out of two parts:
- the country code of the issuing Member State; followed by
- a code or number that is unique in the Member State
Shipping Personal effects to Spain:
Jet often manages the shipping of personal effects Spain from Canada but there are restrictions. Personal goods are generally meant as being used, over 1 year old and for personal use only.
Requirements include:
- Reliefs from duty/VAT applicable only for the situations listed in the EU Regulatory Nº 1186/2009 and Spanish Law 37/1992. In these cases, the importer has to justify in writing that he/she meets the conditions for exemptions.
- For new (purchased/gift) items, no relief from duty/TAX available.
- Detailed & itemized packing list always to be attached to the packages
Shipping of excess baggage to Spain: Generally, it is simpler and easier to ship your personal effects as excess baggage when you travel. Carrier excess baggage fees for a couple of bags is most often less expensive than shipping separately without having to manage the entry requirements (discussed above).
Shipping a box or several boxes: Jet Worldwide provides solutions shipping of international personal effects Spain from Canada via economy air. Get a shipping quote Spain from Canada via Jet.
Shipping a household/ container level: For shipping a full household, it is best to contact a moving specialists to arrange for packing and ocean transport.
Regarding duty free eligibility to Spain under CETA:
Shipping Canadian Shopify and e-commerce to Spain and the EU
Jet Worldwide has best in class shipping solutions for Shopify, Canada's leading e-commerce platform. Building on Jet Worldwide’s decades of Canadian cross-border parcel shipping experience, our team is currently developing Shopify-integrated solutions for shipping to Spain and the entire European Union, allowing businesses to “self-fulfill” their orders.
For updates on the latest international shipping solutions for Canadian online orders, connect with Jet Worldwide’s e-commerce team.
Common Carrier Options for Shipping to Montreal Canada from Spain
The common carrier options for shipping Canada from Spain include Correos/ Spanish Post (preferred option for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items), DHL, FedEx and UPS.
FedEx and UPS Shipping Services to Montreal, Canada from Spain Include:
- International Priority Air Express to Montreal, Canada
- International economy air shipping from Spain
Importing Goods to Montreal Canada Shipped from Spain
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).
Spanish origin goods may qualify for preferential duty free entry under Canada EU free trade agreement (CETA) regardless of value.
Get quote for shipping between Spain and Montreal, Canada
Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking shipping quotes between Spain and Canada for parcels pallets, and online orders. Contact Jet Worldwide: For a quote for shipping online orders or regular volumes, provide details including shipping volume, item(s) being shipped, average value and weight of each parcel. The more details the better :).
